Agave filifera, the Thread Leaf Agave, is a stunning small to medium-sized agave with narrow, dark green leaves adorned with distinctive white marginal filaments that curl attractively. Its compact, symmetrical rosette makes it a prized specimen for containers and rock gardens. Native to Mexico, it tolerates drought and light frost once established.




| Family: | Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Agave (a-GAH-vee) |
| Species: | filifera (fil-LIF-er-uh) |
| Synonym: | Agave filamentosa |
| Synonym: | Agave filifera subsp. filifera |
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