AGAVE

Genus of about 200 species of rosette-forming, perennial or monocarpic succulents from desert and mountain regions of North, Central and South America and the West Indies.

In most species the rosettes die after flowering and fruiting leaving offsets.

Flowers, leaves, stalks and sap are all edible. The sap has been used for various alcoholic drinks, the most well-known being tequila ,and the plant also provided paper and rope from its fibres.

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AGAVE americana >

Commonly known as: Century plant, Pulque.

Large architectural grey leaves with spines, suitable for sheltered hot dry sunny locations

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Small £17.50 each	ⓘ Notify me when this plant is available to order Available late spring to early summer 2019 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.
Large £45.00 each	ⓘ Notify me when this plant is available to order Collect Only - Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.

AGAVE americana 'Variegata' >

Commonly known as: Century plant, Pulque.

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Small £20.00 each	ⓘ Notify me when this plant is available to order Available again from March 2019 - New stock in late winter/early spring.
Large £45.00 each	ⓘ Notify me when this plant is available to order Collect Only - Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.