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Products > Agave striata 'East of Ramos'
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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Agavaceae (now Asparagaceae) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Red & Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Fall |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): No Irrigation required |
| Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F |
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Agave striata 'East of Ramos' (Maguey Espadín) - A very hardy agave from northeastern Mexico that forms dense stands of rosettes with long green pencil-thin sharp-pointed leaves that typically can be to 2 feet long or more. When mature the flowers appear on long unbranched spikes in the fall. Plant in full sun or dry shade with little to no irrigation. This species is considered very hardy tolerating temperatures to at least 0 ° F but in colder areas should have very good drainage or otherwise stay fairly dry in winter. This plant is a form from east of town of Ramos Aruzpe in the Mexican state of Coahuilla. It is a larger form than a couple dwarf forms we have also offered and is greener than the gray flushing purple form called Agave striata var. falcata. This plant not only looks more like a Yucca but it is noted as being one of the few Agave that is not monocarpic, so it does not die after flowering. Rather the stem branches at the point where the inflorescence initiates and multiple rosettes form, a trait that is again, much like a yucca.
This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We will also incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information about this plant, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Agave striata 'East of Ramos'.
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