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Sisal

Agave sisalana, Asparagaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Honey MesquiteProsopis glandulosa
Nitrogen Fixation
OrachAtriplex hortensis
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation
Beaked YuccaYucca rostrata
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Eastern Prickly PearOpuntia humifusa

Large agave can overwhelm smaller cacti through root competition and space monopolization

Uses

Functions

Fiber

Common Questions

What zones does Sisal grow in?

Sisal grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Sisal?

Good companions for Sisal include Honey Mesquite, Orach, Beaked Yucca.

Design guilds with Sisal and see companion relationships visually.

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