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Sisal
Scientific Name: Agave sisalana Perrine ex Engelm.
Synonym: Agave rigida var. sisalana, Agave houlletii, Agave sisalana var. armata
Family: Agavaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 9b-11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C) Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Heat Tolerance: Excellent Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Cultivated only, possibly originating from Chiapas, Mexico Growth Habits: Suckering succulent rosette, up to 6 feet tall (1.8 m), 6 feet spread (1.8 m) Watering Needs: Little water Propagation: Offsets

Blooming Habits:
Young plants form on the flower stems after the flowers have matured.