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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

Show Larger Picture Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 12-24 USDA: 9b-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix to 25°F (-4°C) Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Heat Tolerance: Excellent 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.

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

References:
Agaves, Yuccas and Related Plants: A gardener guide

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