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Agave 'Sharkskin' (Agave 'Sharkskin'): Architectural Succulent with Gray-Green, Spine-Tipped Leaves

Agave Sharkskin

Overview

Agave 'Sharkskin' is a striking, 3-foot-tall and wide succulent with thick, grayish-green leaves tipped with spines. Its muted color and architectural form make it a standout in xeric beds or desert gardens. Drought and deer tolerant.

Botanical Details

Genus: Agave
Cultivar: 'Sharkskin'

Culture & Uses

Full sun, average to dry, well-drained soil. Clump-forming. Slow grower. Use as specimen, in containers, desert gardens, rock gardens. Silver/gray foliage. Deer and drought tolerant. Low maintenance. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11; protect from frost elsewhere.

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