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Agave sisalana/Sisal or Sisal Hemp
Plant in native habitat
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Scientific Name:
Agave sisalana
Common Name:
Sisal or Sisal Hemp
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10, 11
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Height:
5-8 feet
Spread:
5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
Green, Yellow
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Dry
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
This plant produces a long spike that can reach 20 feet and that bears many yellow-green flowers. It takes about 7 to 8 years to bloom. Foliage is blue-green and forms a basal rosette. It is cultivated for the fibers produced from the leaves. It is a good plants for dry landscapes.