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.

• Grows up to 1-2 ft. tall (30-60 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm). May reach 8 ft. (240 cm) with flower stalk.
• Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Easily grown in slightly acidic, sandy or gravelly, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Dry soil and drought tolerant
• Great for beds and borders, city gardens, rock gardens, succulent gardens or Mediterranean gardens. Ideal as an accent plant in sunny borders or in decorative containers.
• Plant away from foot traffic: the needle-sharp spines on the leaf tips can be a hazard to humans and pets. Don't plant this Agave near paths or walkways
• Virtually disease free. Watch for scale insects.
• Propagate by offsets taken in spring or autumn
• Native to Mexico