Agave

Agave cantala agave

Physical Characteristics

Agave cantala agave is an evergreen Perennial growing to 2 m (6ft) by 2 m (6ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10 and is frost tender. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

C. America to southern N. America - Mexico.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Shoots Stem Edible Uses: Shoot buds - cooked and eaten as a vegetable[317 ].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

Agave cantala is a species in the genus Agave which contains approximately 257 to 341 species and belongs to the family of the Agavaceae (Century-plant Family). The type species of the genus is Agave americana.