Agave Stricta | Hedgehog Agave

Agave stricta is a slow-growing succulent that forms rosettes of narrow, dark green leaves with tiny teeth along the margins and a sharp terminal spine. The rosettes can reach up to 20 inches (50 cm) in diameter and produce many offsets, creating a sizable colony. The leaves are square to nearly round in cross-section. The marginal teeth are more rough than sharp to the touch.

The mature rosettes, 8 to 10 years old, produce a usually erect raceme of small, green to reddish-brown or purple flowers in summer. The raceme can grow up to 7 feet (2.1 m) tall. Most Agaves are monocarpic, but Agave stricta is polycarpic, meaning the rosette can flower several times.

Source: succulents world