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Products > Agave striata forma purpurea   Agave striata forma purpurea - Purple Maguey Espadín       Habit and Cultural Information Category: Succulent Family: Agavaceae (Agaves) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Red & Yellow Bloomtime: Infrequent Height: 1-2 feet Width: 3-5 feet Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F May be Poisonous  (More Info): Yes Agave striata forma purpurea (Maguey Espadín) A unique custering agave to 2 feet tall forming a dense clump 3 to 5 feet wide narrow sharp pale green leaves that flush a light purple color. Plant in full sun or light shade (sun brings out the color) in a well drained soil and irrigated occasionally to very little. Quite hardy. This plant has circulated in the horticultural trades for many years and really lacks a proper cultivar name but we follow the name in Paul Carpenter Standley's Trees and Shrubs of Mexico under his listing for Agave striata where he states: "The purplish form is known in gardens as f. purpurea".  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 also try to incorporate comments received from others and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Agave striata forma purpurea.