Thread agave (Agave filifera)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Thread agave (Agave filifera). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant thread agave in a east facing or south facing garden.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Agave filifera can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• Architectural gardens – have clean lines, geometric layout and the absence of complicated details, follow a contemporary design;
• City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
• Coastal gardens – are gardens along the coast, typically very exposed to sun and wind;
• Mediterranean Gardens – can be formal or informal, and are inspired by the vegetation and materials of the hot, dry climates of the Mediterranean region;
• Rock and gravel gardens – are gardens that feature extensive use of rocks and stones and include plants native to rocky or alpine environments;