Family: Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info) Species: americana var. medio-picta Additional cultivar information: (aka Aurea)
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Category: Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color: Bright Yellow
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage: Variegated
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting: Unknown - Tell us
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