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Agave americana 'Mediopicta'

 
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Family: Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info)
Species: americana (a-mer-ih-KAY-na) (Info)
Cultivar: Mediopicta

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:
Unknown - Tell us

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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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral suntique On Aug 20, 2004, suntique from Lexington, SC wrote:

I have found this plant growing on Edisto Island SC and in Mexico Beach Fl. I live in Lexington SC. I found a large plant in Florida w/ lots of small "babies" around it. I am attempting to transplant some here to SC. My friend in Edisto has some that do well in their moderate winter. I'm curious to see how they do here.
Donna

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona
Queen Creek, Arizona
Encino, California
Manhattan Beach, California
Reseda, California
San Leandro, California
Spring Valley, California
Shreveport, Louisiana
Cincinnati, Ohio
Houston, Texas



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