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
Replace damaged nozzles or heads with those identical to other heads on the same valve.
Mixing different types of heads on the same valve will create overly dry areas or overly wet areas.