Sisal
Agave Sisalana
Overview
Agave sisalana, commonly known as Sisal, is a robust, rosette-forming agave. Characterized by long, stiff, sword-shaped green leaves spanning up to 6 feet in length, each adorned with sharp margins. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for xeriscapes, reaching a mature spread of around 8 feet. The sisal yields commercially valuable fibers and thrives in full sun, requiring well-drained soil. Flowers rarely, producing a tall central spike after many years.
Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 9–11Type Shrub, SucculentClimate Arid
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub, Succulent
- Family
- Agavaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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