Agave macroacantha

Agave macroacantha is a beautiful medium-sized century plant with numerous bluish grey leaves each tipped with a bold black spine.

Agave macroacantha is a beautiful medium-sized century plant with numerous bluish grey leaves each tipped with a bold black spine. It hails from the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Puebla.

Common Name:  Black-Spined Agave

Family:  Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)

Zone Hardiness:  8-11

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Red

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer

Soil Moisture:  Dry, Drought Tolerant

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  

Award:  AGM

Geographical Origin: