Rough Agave
Agave scabra
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Genus: | Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info) |
| Species: | scabra (SKAY-bruh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Agave brachystachys |
| Synonym: | Manfreda brachystachys |
| Synonym: | Manfreda scabra |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness:
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)
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)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
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:
Golden Valley, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
San Diego, California
San Marino, California
Temecula, California
Valley Center, California
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Roswell, New Mexico
Harlingen, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Feb 1, 2011, jpgreen from Roswell, NM (Zone 7a) wrote: Has done well in cold wet winters and 0 degree weather here in Roswell. Tolerates clay better than most Agave. This species varies greatly with provenience. |
| Neutral | On Feb 25, 2009, htop from San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: I have not grown this plant. Manfreda brachystachys native to Eastern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. |
| Neutral | On Aug 7, 2008, Kaelkitty from Robertstown, Originally described as Agave brachystachys in 1801 or 1802 by Don Antonio Josef Cavanilles in the Descripcion de las Plantas ., this plant was transferred to Manfreda by Joseph Nelson Rose in 1903. It was also transferred to Polianthes by Lloyd Herbert Shinners in Sida in 1966 but I do not believe this has been widely accepted. |
| Neutral | On Feb 12, 2004, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Moderate sized very spiny agave with very sharp, long teeth along the leaf margins. REally needs a hot climate- rots in cooler ones easily. From N Mexico. |
