Agave salmiana (Giant Agave)
Botanical Information
Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Agave |
Species | salmiana |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Southern United States of America and Mexico |
Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Sisal fibres can be made into rope and mats |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b-11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold protection under glass |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H1a |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -5-15 |
Temperature (°F) | 14-59 |
Height | 1.2-1.8 m |
Spread | 1.2-1.8m |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Coarse, large accent for dessert gardens. |
Propagation | By division and by seed. It is monocarpic. |
Cultivation | Prefers full sun. Very drought tolerant, prefers dry soils with good drainage. |
Pests | Agave snout weevil and Phytophthora fungus. |
Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
Flower Description | Red to bright yellow flower. |
Colour Description | Blue to green |
Texture Description | Spines and sharp edges. |