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Agave sisalana

Hemp Plant

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This agave grows quickly to 6' x 6'. Sisal is produced from this leaf and is a major crop in Chiapas, Mexico. This is a striking ornamental with bold rosettes and wide green leaves. Margins have no teeth but there is a sharp terminal spine. Be sure to give it plenty of room to grow.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Yellow Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.