Agave Species, Mexcalmetl, Century Plant, Maguey

Agavehorrida

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
horrida (HOR-id-uh)
Synonym
Agave gilbeyi
Agave grandidentata
Agave maigretiana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Bright Yellow
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early 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
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Chandler, Arizona

Oracle, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Reseda, California

Miami, Florida

Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

Several different varieties of this plant with differences relating to the lateral spines. One on plant I saw the spines were enormous a...Read More

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