This agave forms a dense rosette of narrow leaves lined with prominent white filaments. Older plants can form a modest trunk. This native of the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Durango and Sinaloa occurs at elevations from 4500- 6500 feet. The tall flower spike bears light green flowers with pink margins. Plants in low deserts prefer some shade and supplemental irrigation.
Agave multifilifera (Chahuiqui)
Agave multifilifera
Chahuiqui, White Thread Agave
This agave forms a dense rosette of narrow leaves lined with prominent white filaments. Older plants can form a modest trunk. This native of the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Durango and Sinaloa occurs at elevations from 4500- 6500 feet. The tall flower spike bears light green flowers with pink margins. Plants in low deserts prefer some shade and supplemental irrigation.
| Plant Type | Native, Cactus / Succulent |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Spread | 4' - 5' (ft) |
| Spacing | 3' - 5' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| 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
Image by: MSWN
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