Agave scabra
Rough-Leafed Agave
Description
Agave grows to 4' x 6' . Thick, wide gray-green leaves are rough on the back, edged with curved teeth and stout terminal spine. Produces offsets readily. Smaller than A. americana. Will take full sun or reflected heat. Abundant in the Chihuahuan desert in NE Mexico into south Texas from 3600-5700'.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Light Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
The best time of day to water is in the early morning when there is no wind or hot drying sun.