Agave angustifolia var. letonae has long, sword-like leaves in shades of green to grey-green and can develop nice trunks.
Description:
Agave angustifolia var. letonae is a variety of this species made famous for its use to make mezcal. This form is from Guatemala and Honduras. It has long, sword-like leaves in shades of green to grey-green. Plants can develop nice trunks over time.
Common Name: Century Plant
Family: Agavaceae (The Century Plant Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - Central and South America
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