Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 1-2 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2-5 feet |
Leaves: | Glaucous Evergreen Other: Black terminal spines adorn the tips of each leaf. |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Reportedly this agave lives at least 15 years or more before flowering. |
Flower Color: | Green Other: Green with a purple tinge. |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Inflorescence Height: | 6-10 feet |
Foliage Mound Height: | 1-2 feet |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Other info: Sow in shallow pots with a well draining, sterile mix; 50/50 organic/inorganic of coarse perlite, pumice; sphagnum peat or good compost. Avoid manures. Irrigate from below. Provide bright, indirect light and a transparent cover to retain moisture. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets Other: Bulbils. |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Monocarpic |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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