Agave rigida
Agave angustifolia var. angustifolia
- Native to:
- Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Agave
- Species:
- Agave angustifolia var. angustifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- AGRI6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bats, hummingbirds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Prefers arid and semi-arid environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Requires warm temperatures (70-80°F). Seeds germinate readily without special treatment when fresh.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI