Striata Agave (Agave striata): A Spherical, Needle-Leaved Agave

Agave striata, the Striata Agave, is a unique agave that forms a dense, spherical rosette of hundreds of very narrow, stiff, round-in-cross-section, green leaves that resemble needles or grass. It has no marginal teeth, only a sharp terminal spine. It suckers freely, forming large colonies of porcupine-like spheres. This Mexican native is extremely drought-tolerant and adds incredible texture to xeriscapes.