Agave sisalana
Hemp Plant
Description
This agave grows quickly to 6' x 6'. Sisal is produced from this leaf and is a major crop in Chiapas, Mexico. This is a striking ornamental with bold rosettes and wide green leaves. Margins have no teeth but there is a sharp terminal spine. Be sure to give it plenty of room to grow.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.