Agave multifilifera
Chahuiqui Agave
Description
This agave grows singly and often can have a trunk to 3 feet tall. There are hundreds of leaves with copious amounts of filaments and resembles Agave geminiflora or Agave schidigera. Native to Mexico.
Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.