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Shark Skin Agave

Agave Scabra

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Overview

The Shark Skin Agave (Agave scabra) is a striking succulent, cherished for its rosette of tough, leathery leaves with a unique, rough texture reminiscent of shark skin. This drought-tolerant plant can span up to 4 feet wide, with leaves reaching 2-3 feet in length. Its gray-green foliage adds an architectural element to xeriscapes and rock gardens, thriving in full sun. Sporadic bloom spikes may soar above 10 feet after several years.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–11Climate Arid
Shark Skin Agave (Agave Scabra) — The Shark Skin Agave (Agave scabra) is a striking succulent
Shark Skin Agave (Agave Scabra) — cherished for its rosette of toughShark Skin Agave (Agave Scabra) — leathery leaves with a uniqueShark Skin Agave (Agave Scabra) — rough texture reminiscent of shark skinShark Skin Agave (Agave Scabra) — This drought-tolerant plant can span up to 4 feet wide, with leaves reaching 2-3 feet in lengthShark Skin Agave (Agave Scabra) — Its gray-green foliage adds an architectural element to xeriscapes and rock gardens, thriving in full sunShark Skin Agave (Agave Scabra) — Sporadic bloom spikes may soar above 10 feet after several years

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Arid

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Shark Skin Agave (Agave Scabra) — The Shark Skin Agave (Agave scabra) is a striking succulent
Shark Skin Agave (Agave Scabra) — cherished for its rosette of tough
Shark Skin Agave (Agave Scabra) — leathery leaves with a unique
Shark Skin Agave (Agave Scabra) — rough texture reminiscent of shark skin
Shark Skin Agave (Agave Scabra) — This drought-tolerant plant can span up to 4 feet wide, with leaves reaching 2-3 feet in length
Shark Skin Agave (Agave Scabra) — Its gray-green foliage adds an architectural element to xeriscapes and rock gardens, thriving in full sun
Shark Skin Agave (Agave Scabra) — Sporadic bloom spikes may soar above 10 feet after several years

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