🪴 Agave
Agave americana / Agave tequilana
succulents
succulent perennial
☀️ Sun
full sun
💧 Water
very low
🗺️ Zones
[8,9,10,11]
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-8.0
🪴 Soil Type
well-drained, sandy, tolerates poor
📏 Spacing
4-8 ft
📐 Height
3-6 ft (flower spike to 30 ft)
⏱️ Maturity
7-15 years to flower (monocarpic , dies after flowering)
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (3)
Mediterranean/dry garden companion; both thrive on neglect
Shared xeriscape conditions; dramatic architectural contrast
Classic desert garden pairing; complementary water needs
⚠️ Keep Apart (0)
No known enemies listed.
📝 Growing Notes
Takes 7-15 years to store enough energy for a single reproductive explosion , a flower spike that grows 6 inches per DAY to 30+ feet, then the plant dies. The roasted heart (piña) is the source of all tequila and mezcal. Also produces sisal fiber from leaves.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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