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Agave cerulata subsp. subcerulata

 
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Family: Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info)
Species: cerulata subsp. subcerulata

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
This plant is monocarpic

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
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

By palmbob
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Gardeners' Notes:

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Neutral palmbob On Feb 22, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA
(Zone 9b) wrote:

A suckering, smaller pale blue to pale yellow-blue agave with relatively few leaves in its crown- strongly arched leaves and large, lateral thorns (setting it apart from the other A cerrulatas). Very common in W Mexico- most common agave found. Reportedly one of the most drought tolerant agaves.



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