Agave filifera

Thread Agave, Thread Leaf Agave

Size

ex 1.5L pots

Availability: In stock

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Description

Agave filifera is a compact medium-sized agave with tough narrow leaves that have many attractive curling white threads along their margins and a sharp terminal spine. Usually forming a single growing point it does - on occasion - form offsets and with time will develop a short woody trunk. Usually cited as being frost hardy down to about -8 C, I have grown it outdoors for many years in a sheltered position with a large Cordyline forming overhead protection and where - during at least two winters - temperatures fell to -14 C. The plants, grown in terracotta containers, survived with no damage at all and I didn't lose one ... or at least, not to cold; one container was however stolen - never to be seen again. It's good to know exotic gardening is catching on ...

Additional Information

Order	Asparagales
Family	Asparagaceae
Sub-Family	Agavoideae
Synonyms	Agave filamentosa, often considered synonomous with Agave schidigera
Geographical Origin	Mexico
Cultivation	Full sun. Sheltered south-facing aspect. Free-draining soil with lots of grit and shingle added to the substrate. Keep dry in winter
Eventual Height	1m
Eventual Spread	1m
Hardiness	I have had mine down to -14 C in a sheltered position