Thread Agave, Thread Leaf Agave, Century Plant, Maguey
Agave filifera (Thread Agave) is an evergreen perennial succulent forming striking rosettes of stiff, pointed, dark green leaves edged with ornamental white threads. Mature plants (over 10 years) flower only once. They are topped with a magnificent flowering spike that can reach 8 ft. (250 cm), and bears dense clusters of greenish-white flowers. The flowering rosette dies after flowering, but new rosettes formed by offsets will root at the base of the mother rosette to form colonies.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Common names | Century Plant, Maguey, Agave |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Common names | Century Plant, Maguey, Agave |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Agave filifera (Thread Agave) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Agave filifera (Thread Agave) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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