Desert Agave



Agave deserti


Agavaceae

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Form: Succulent
Seasonality: Perennial
Size: 2 feet high by 2 feet wide
Flowers: Bright yellow flowers clusters on a 8 to 13 ft tall stalk

Fruit: seed
Stems/Trunks: n/a
Range/Origin: Southwest USA, Mexico
Hardiness: Sunset Zones: 10-24; USDA: 8-10, 20°F

Comments: Low litter, sharp tips

 

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Exposure: Full sun
  • Water: Low
  • Soil: Sandy, well drained
  • Propagation: Seeds, offsets
  • Maintenance: Minimal

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