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Thread-Leaf Agave
Agave filifera

One of the nicer small Agaves, great structure both planted in the landscape or in a container. Water regularly in summer and keep rather dry in winter. Afternoon shade will help this plant look its best.

  • Plant type: Succulent
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Low
  • Sun exposure: Part Sun, Morning Sun
  • Height range: 12–18 Inches
  • Width range: 1–2 Feet
  • Canopy value: 3 ft²
  • Growth rate: Slow
  • Flower color: Yellow, Green
  • Flower season: Summer
  • General foliage color: Green
  • Design style: Pollinator Plants
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 17 °F
  • Soil preference: Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
  • Native location: Mexico
  • PH preference: Alkaline/Basic
  • Sunset zones: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  • USDA hardiness zone: 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

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