- Botanical Name
- Agave: Eryngium agavifolium. Moroccan: E. variifolium.
- Plant Type
- Evergreen perennial
- Size (HxW)
- Agave: 90-150 x 40-60cm. Moroccan: 30-50cm x 20-30cm.
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot with the roots spread below soil surface, see above for spacing.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil. They aren’t fussy and quite adaptable to rocky soils.
- Aspect
- Full sun
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish, then only if rainfall is low. They shouldn’t be soggy in winter.
- Fertiliser
- A light application of a well balanced fertiliser in summer is all you will need.
- Flowering Time
- Summer. The more established the plant the more flowers you will have.
- After Flower Care
- Remove spent flowers to tidy or allow to stand into winter, then remove before the fresh spring growth.
- Notes
- Good cut flowers and suitable blooms for drying. Protect from slugs and snails. Allow good air flow to avoid powdery mildew.
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