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Agave stricta

Tehuacan Agave

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Information by:         Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Very similar to striata but this tends to have many more leaves thus seeming much denser. It will form a rounded rosette of linear leaves that strongly reflex. It will also form large colonies with prostrate stems. Individual leaves are less than 1/2" wide but nearly 2' long. Needs light shade in the low desert in light shade. Native in Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Purple, Red

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In the fall, unless it is very hot outside, you can reduce your total watering time by 1/2.

Do not reduce run times, reduce the number of watering days.