Agave scabra
Agave 'Pup' for sell approx. size shipped 4"x7" Agave scabra.
Full-Sun
Size: 3'-4'
Cold Hardiness: 0°F
Agave scabra, also known as the rough-leaved agave, is a striking succulent native to the Chihuahuan Desert and surrounding regions in northeastern Mexico and Texas. This plant forms rosettes that grow between 2.3 to 3.3 feet (0.7 to 1 meter) in height and 4.9 to 6.6 feet (1.5 to 2 meters) in width.
The leaves are a distinctive glaucous bluish-green and have a rough texture, similar to sandpaper. They are mostly reflexed, adding to the plant’s unique appearance.
Agave scabra thrives in sandy to gravelly, often calcareous soils and is well-adapted to desert conditions. It is a hardy plant that can grow at elevations ranging from 1,600 to 4,900 feet (500 to 1,500 meters).