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Agavevirginica

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
virginica (vir-JIN-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Agave virginica
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Veined
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Red
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Morrilton, Arkansas

Prospect, Kentucky

Golden, Mississippi

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Sanford, North Carolina

Austin, Texas

Lindon, Utah

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Golden, MS (Zone 7a) | August 2008 | positive

This plant I found quite by accident, growing at the edge of the woods here on our property. I don't know much about it's care, since I ...Read More

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