The Main Plant entry for Agaves (Agave)

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Common names:
Century Plant
Maguey

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8a
Leaves: Good fall color
Fruit: Indehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Cane
Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Conservation status: Extinct in the Wild (EW)

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Comments:
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