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Also Known As
- Agave filamentosa
Agave filifera plant details
Agave filifera is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave filifera
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 26 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Uses: architectural, bare root shipping available, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave filifera
- USDA Zones: 8a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Agave filifera (filamentosa) is a small 'lacy' looking agave which has strings that peel off of the dark green leaf edges as they emerge and unfold from the center.
This eye-catching, compact agave will do well in a pot or can be used near borders as an accent plant.
Grown in a 4in pot and shipped "dry-root"
By: Dry Oasis Plants
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Agave filifera plant
How to Grow Agave filifera
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Dwarf Variegated Butterfly Agave
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Agave parryi [SBHMPS 6728]
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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