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Maguey Lechugilla

Scientific Name: Agave angustifolia Haw.
Synonym: Agave breedlovei, Agave costaricana, Agave elongata, Agave endlichiana, Agave excelsa, Agave ixtli, Agave jacquiniana, Agave letonae var. marginata , Agave marginata, Agave pacifica, Agave panamana, Agave prainiana, Agave yaquiana, Agave zapupe
Family: Agavaceae

Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 12-24
USDA: 9b-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix to 25°F (-4°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun to filtered shade

Origin: Unknown, possibly around the state of Jalisco in Mexico

Growth Habits: Succulent rosette, up to 3 feet in diameter (90 cm) or more, highly variable depending on the variety

Watering Needs: Little water to moderate water

Propagation: Offsets readily, seedlings of the 'Marginata' generally lack the variegated margins.

The Agave 'Marginata' is similar to the regular angustifolia, but its leaves have a white margin. Older Agave angustifolia can have a short stem.

Blooming Habits:
The Agave angustifolia has green to yellow flowers on a 10 to 16 feet tall panicle (3 to 5 m).

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