saw leaf agave
Agave xylonacantha
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall4 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Saw leaf agave (Agave xylonacantha) is a succulent for borders, containers, and xeriscape gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. It stays evergreen and attracts bees and hummingbirds. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Give it room to spread, since it can grow 47 to 59 inches wide.
Pairs well with Hidcote lavender, Pineapple sage, and Vetiver.