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Agave montana
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Mountain agaveCactus or succulentFamily: Asparagaceae
- Height: 1.5mSpread: 1.5m
- Half hardy
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Soil
Well Drained / Light / Sandy
The mountain agave, Agave montana, is a beautiful and architectural plant, forming a huge solitary rosette of densely packed, spined, deep-green leaves with a white powdery patina. Native to the mountainous regions of Mexico, it's exposed to cool moist cloud and more of a temperate climate than other agaves are used to. It's therefore better suited to the British climate than some of its less hardy cousins, and has even been known to survive harsh British winters outside, without any protection.
For best results grow Agave montana in well-drained soil in full sun, and water sparingly. Despite being hardier than most agaves (down to -10°C), it is a good idea to give it protection in winter. Bring plants indoors in autumn or protect with fleece. Find out more in our Agave grow guide.
Explore other Agave varieties:
- Agave americana
- Agave americana mediopicta
- Agave 'Cornelius'
- Agave 'Cream spike'
- Agave 'Kissho kan'
- Agave potatorum
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Agave ‘Montana’ and wildlife
Agave ‘Montana’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Agave ‘Montana’ poisonous?
Agave ‘Montana’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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