Agave striata spp. striata

Agave striata, the narrow leaf century plant, is a hardy species with very thin, almost wiry, green to blue-green leaves.

Agave striata is a hardy species known as the narrow leaf century plant due to the very thin, almost wiry, green to blue-green leaves that are produced in great numbers in the medium-sized rosettes. It is native to northeastern Mexico.

Common Name:  Narrow Leaf Agave

Family:  Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)

Zone Hardiness:  7-11

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer

Soil Moisture:  Dry, Drought Tolerant

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  Hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Chihuahua desert.

Award:  AGM

Geographical Origin: