mezcal agave/espadin
Agave angustifolia var. marginata
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall4 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Mezcal agave/espadin (Agave angustifolia var. marginata) is a succulent for borders, containers, and xeriscape beds. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. It stays evergreen and tolerates drought, and bees and hummingbirds visit it. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with White sage, Society garlic, and Dragon tree.