Agave filifera
Agave filifera is a compact medium-sized agave with tough narrow leaves that have many attractive curling white threads along their margins and a sharp terminal spine. Usually forming a single growing point it does - on occasion - form offsets and with time will develop a short woody trunk. Usually cited as being frost hardy down to about -8 C, I have grown it outdoors for many years in a sheltered position with a large Cordyline forming overhead protection and where - during at least two winters - temperatures fell to -14 C. The plants, grown in terracotta containers, survived with no damage at all and I didn't lose one ... or at least, not to cold; one container was however stolen - never to be seen again. It's good to know exotic gardening is catching on ...
Additional Information
| Order | Asparagales |
|---|---|
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Sub-Family | Agavoideae |
| Synonyms | Agave filamentosa, often considered synonomous with Agave schidigera |
| Geographical Origin | Mexico |
| Cultivation | Full sun. Sheltered south-facing aspect. Free-draining soil with lots of grit and shingle added to the substrate. Keep dry in winter |
| Eventual Height | 1m |
| Eventual Spread | 1m |
| Hardiness | I have had mine down to -14 C in a sheltered position |
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