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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Agavaceae (Agaves) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Agave horrida (Mexcalmetl) - A small rosette-forming succulent to 12 to 18 inches tall with dark green leaves and large dark spines on the leaf margins. Plant in full sun and give little irrigation. This plant survived the 1990 freeze in a Goleta, CA garden that had temperatures in the low 20's. We are not sure that this is Agave horrida but it is the closest match that we can determine. Our plants from bulbils on a inflorescence given to us by John Bleck. The bulbils were arranged in a dense mace like arrangement near the top of the 5 foot unbranched inflorescence.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Agave horrida .
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