Agave, Leopold's Hybrid Agave

Agavex leopoldii

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
x leopoldii (lee-oh-POHL-dee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Carlsbad, California

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | August 2017 | neutral

(Agave filifera subsp. filifera X filifera subsp. schidigiera)

T
Lima, OH | November 2009 | positive

I LOVE the look of this plant. I think the curls coming off the leaves makes a very interesting agave. It IS, as palmbob noted, though,...Read More

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | neutral

Viscious looking miniature hybrid species that has lots of fiber peeling off its short, thin, spine-like leaves, and lots of suckers. Gi...Read More

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