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Agave horrida

Also Known As

Agave gilbeyi
Agave grandidentata
Agave horrida ssp. horrida
Agave maigretiana
Mexcalmetl

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

9b-11

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Agave horrida plant details

Agave horrida is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 horrida

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave horrida

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
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

Zn 9. Symmetrical rosette with stubby leaves.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

One of the smaller Agaves growing from 1-2' high and wide, this gem is native to Mexico . Leaves are smooth and dark green armed on the edges with formidable teeth. Being a smaller Agave, it can be a great potted specimen also then being transportable to safer spots in a cold winter regions. Little water is needed and good drainage is important. In Mexico, it is used to produce Mescal. Mexcalmetl is hardy in USDA Zone 9-10.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Agave horrida plant

How to Grow Agave horrida

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
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
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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