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Rough-Leaved Agave
Agave scabra
Agave scabra has thick, wide leaves that have a rough texture on the back side and end in a strong terminal spine. A good option if you don't have room for Agave americana. Takes full sun and is drought tolerant.
- Plant type: Succulent
- Maintenance level: Low
- Water requirement: Low
- Sun exposure: Full
- Height range: 2–6 Feet
- Width range: 2–6 Feet
- Canopy value: 13 ft²
- Growth rate: Slow
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen
- Flower color: Yellow
- Flower season: Summer
- General foliage color: Grey, Green
- Design style: Pollinator Plants, Thorns/Spines
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 10 °F
- Soil preference: Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
- Native location: Northeastern Mexico at elevations of 3600 to 5700'
- PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral
- USDA hardiness zone: 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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