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Agave striata (Narrow Leaf Century Plant)

Narrow Leaf Century Plant, Agave echinoides, Agave ensiformis, Agave hystrix, Agave recurva, Agave richardsii,

Agave striata, Narrow Leaf Century Plant, Agave echinoides, Agave ensiformis, Agave hystrix, Agave recurva, Agave richardsii, Green Agave, Drought tolerant plant, Hardy Agave, Cold hardy agave
Agave striata, Narrow Leaf Century Plant, Agave echinoides, Agave ensiformis, Agave hystrix, Agave recurva, Agave richardsii, Green Agave, Drought tolerant plant, Hardy Agave, Cold hardy agave

A very hardy Agave from northeastern Mexico, Agave striata (Narrow Leaf Century Plant) is an evergreen, perennial succulent forming interesting rosettes of thin, gray-green leaves with a sharp, dark brown terminal spine. Radiating from the center, the leaves can be stiff or upward curving, and may add lovely purple tones in drought or cold. Mature plants (over 10 years) flower only once. They are topped with unbranched flowering stalks which emerges straight up from the heart and can reach 10 ft. (3 m). It bears pale yellow flowers that attract hummingbirds. This Agave produces abundant offshoots or pups after flowering to form small colonies.

  • Grows up to 18-24 in. tall (45-60 cm) and 24-36 in. wide (60-90 cm).
  • Easily grown in dry, well-drained soils in full sun. Provide little to no irrigation. Drought tolerant.
  • Great for rock gardens, succulent gardens or Mediterranean gardens.
  • 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
  • Attracts hummingbirds and birds but is deer resistant
  • Virtually disease free. Watch for scale insects.
  • Use caution, safety glasses, long sleeves, long pants, well covered shoes, and gloves when cutting this plant.
  • Native of northeastern Mexico

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Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 11
Plant Type Cactus & Succulents
Plant Family Asparagaceae
Genus 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Agave vilmoriniana  'Stained Glass', Octopus Agave 'Stained Glass', Agave vilmoriniana 'Variegata', Octopus Agave 'Variegata', Yellow flowers, drought tolerant plant, evergreen plant
Agave macroacantha, Black-Spined Agave, Large-Thorned Agave, Agave macroacantha var. latifolia, succulent, drought tolerant plant
Agave filifera, Thread Agave
Agave bracteosa, Octopus Agave, Yellow flowers, drought tolerant plant, evergreen plant
Agave weberi 'Arizona Star, Variegated Weber Agave, Variegated Agave
Agave marmorata, Marbled Agave, Huiscole, Pisomel, Succulent, Drought Tolerant Plant

Recommended Companion Plants

Graptopetalum paraguayense,Ghost Plant, Mother-Of-Pearl Plant,  Gray echeveria, Gray succulent,
Callirhoe Involucrata, Purple Poppy Mallow, Buffalo Rose, Winecup, Drought tolerant perennials, Purple perennial flowers, Evergreen perennial,Low maintenance perennial
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 11
Plant Type Cactus & Succulents
Plant Family Asparagaceae
Genus 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden
How Many Plants
Do I Need?
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