False Agave

(Furcraea foetida)

The Furcraea is a great accent plant for any garden or landscape. This is a species in the family Agavaceae native to the Caribbean and northern South America. It grows as an evergreen perennial sub shrub; it is stemless with sword shaped broad leaves. This accent plant adapts well to a variety of soils as long as they are well drained. The Furcraea does well with moderate to dry conditions.

Specification

Mature Height: 4-6 feet

Hardiness Zone: 8-11

Salt Tolerance: Moderate

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade

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