Re: Carribean Agave

Hi Al,

I believe this Agave is sisalana. I have seen it in all the areas mentioned.

Roy Works, Tampa, Florida, Zone 9b
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> Hello All!
> There is an agave plant that grows around the the Carribean and
> southern florida.  The plant is dark green with slender
> agave "leaves" which come to a a very sharp point, reaching
> approximately four to six feet high and four to five feet across.
> There is generally no variegation, and the spikes grow to about
> twenty feet.  I have known it as Carribean Agave.  Can anyone refine
> this ID?
> Also this plant is available should any summer gardener or collector
> want to add it to their stock.
>
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>
> AL