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Genus Agave

Agave Agave americana Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais
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Agave are rosette-forming succulents with pointy, fleshy fronds, often with terminal points. Flowers are borne on leafless stems from the center of the rosette. In most species, the rosette dies after flowering and offsets emerge to mature.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Rigid, fleshy, pointed leaves often with teeth, in shades of green and green-blue.
 Care: Under glass, water freely during summer, let dry in winter. Outside, grow in moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in full sun.
 Propagation: Remove offsets in sping or autumn.
 Problems: Scale and mealybug. Root rot is common in poorly drained soil.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Agave

Agave 'Sharkskin' Agave 'Sharkskin'
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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Thick, succulent grayish green leaves tipped with spines make this 3-foot-tall and wide agave a striking addition to a xeric bed or desert garden. Although its color is muted, its architectural form can't be overlooked.
Agave americana Agave americana
(American aloe, Century plant) (1 user review)
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

This plant has a rosette of broad sword-like, succulent, gray-green leaves. It provides a statuesque presence for sunny dry sites and under glass. It's also a classic plant for urns, thanks to the architectural splendor of its simple form.
Agave parryi Agave parryi
(Mescal) (2 user reviews)
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

This plant has a dense rosette of fleshy blue-gray leaves and produces tall, cream-colored flowers tinged with red or pink in summer.