Agave geminiflora
twin flowered agave
Rosette of rubbery tube-like leaves armed at tip & showing varying degrees of curly threads along the leaf margins. Non-suckering. Unbranched flowerstalk.
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 Height | 2–3ft |
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 Width | 2–4ft |
 Tolerates | Drought, Deer, Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Salt, Wind |
 Water needs | Low |
Agave are extremely drought tolerant, and many need no supplemental irrigation in coastal California. They will however look better and grow faster if they are given additional water, especially during summer. | |
 Hardy to | 25°F |
 Exposure | Full Sun |
 Plant traits | Monocarpic, Sculptural, Solitary |
 Indoor / outdoor | Outdoor |
 Drainage | In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil |
 Fertilizing | All Purpose, Low Needs |
 Origin | Mexico |
 California native | No |
 Sunset zones | 13, 15–24 |
Growing Notes
This agave is monocarpic, meaning that the head will grow larger and larger over time, building up energy, and then send off a spectacular flower and afterward decline and die. This agave has a thin ten foot flower spike that holds red wine colored flowers.
Special Interest
Agave toughness with a grassy look. Combines well with other grasses and contrasts nicely against chunkier agaves or other succulents.
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