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Agave tenuifolia
Narrow-leaf Century Plant
Item #: 17735
Zones: 8b to 10b, at least
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 18" tall
Origin: Mexico
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
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Agave tenuifolia is a little-known century plant species, related to Agave striata that was first published in 1995 from the state of Queretaro, where it grows between 1,500'-5,000' elevation in open forests. The solitary, porcupine-like rosettes are composed of round green leaves. The lax flower spikes end in an array of yellow flowers.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Agave
Flower Color: Yellow/Gold
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Fillers , Thrillers
Garden Themes: Green Roofs , Living Wall , Rock Garden Plants , Southwest Garden Plants
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