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Agave scabra
Rough-Leafed Agave
Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
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
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.