Agave

Agave ssp.

 

 

Agave colorata

  Agave filifera

Agave filifera

Height: 18" tall and 24" wide
Flower: 6' long spike with 2' flowers
Leaf Color: Medium green sword-shaped leaves with spines on tip
Sun:  Full sun to light shade
Water:  Drought Tolerant
Growth Rate:  Moderate water in summer only
Soil Type:  
Notes: Source of both tequila and pulque, the distilled and fermented drinks from Mexico.
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