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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Agavaceae (now Asparagaceae) |
| 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 |
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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 information is based on research conducted about this plant in our nursery library and from reliable online sources. We also take into consideration observations of it in our nursery of crops, as well as of plants growing in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens we have visited. We will incorporate comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if it includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Agave striata forma purpurea. |
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