Agave flexispina seeds grow into the flexible-spined agave — a compact agave native to Mexico. The epithet flexispina means 'flexible-spined' (from Latin flexus = bent/flexible + spina = spine), referring to the more flexible, less rigid terminal spine compared to most agaves. A compact ornamental rosette. Monocarpic. Family Asparagaceae.Full sun; well-drained soils; drought-tolerant; warm subtropical to temperate conditions. 'Flexispina' = flexible-spined (more flexible terminal spine than most agaves — character); compact rosette Compact rosette; flexible terminal spine; Mexico; ornamental collector's agave; monocarpic Mexico — subtropical biome Genus Agave: ~200 species; Americas; Family Asparagaceae (Agavoideae); Order Asparagales Full sun; well-drained soils; drought-tolerant; warm subtropical; monocarpic; Family Asparagaceae Agave flexispina — the flexible-spined agave — is named for the more pliable terminal spine that distinguishes it from the typical rigidly-armed members of the genus.IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
