The twin-flowered agave has amazing versatility, tolerating exposures ranging from full sun and reflected heat to full shade. This accent plant forms a dense, symmetrical rosette of narrow, dark green leaves, to about 3 feet across. In full sun, the leaves are stiff and straight, and the sharp terminal spines can be a hazard. In shady exposures the leaves relax to form a softer silhouette. At the end of its life cycle, which averages about 10 years in cultivation, this plant will send up a spectacular 15 to 18 foot tall flower spike. Twin-flowered agave should be planted in well-drained soil, and receive minimal irrigation. Gardeners in colder climates can plant Agave geminiflora in portable containers and move them indoors when temperatures plummet below 20º F.
Agave geminiflora (Twin-Flowered Agave)
Agave geminiflora
Twin-Flowered Agave
The twin-flowered agave has amazing versatility, tolerating exposures ranging from full sun and reflected heat to full shade. This accent plant forms a dense, symmetrical rosette of narrow, dark green leaves, to about 3 feet across. In full sun, the leaves are stiff and straight, and the sharp terminal spines can be a hazard. In shady exposures the leaves relax to form a softer silhouette. At the end of its life cycle, which averages about 10 years in cultivation, this plant will send up a spectacular 15 to 18 foot tall flower spike. Twin-flowered agave should be planted in well-drained soil, and receive minimal irrigation. Gardeners in colder climates can plant Agave geminiflora in portable containers and move them indoors when temperatures plummet below 20º F.
| Plant Type | Cactus / Succulent |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Spacing | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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