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Agave chrysoglossa

 
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Family: Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info)
Species: chrysoglossa (kris-oh-GLOS-uh) (Info)

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

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

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
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

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

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Chartreuse/Yellow
Succulent

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

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)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

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

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1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive palmbob On Feb 16, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

This is a really great looking plant with many sword-like pale yellow-green leaves with a hint of black along their proximal margins. It's a mod sized Agave 3' across and 2' tall. Rare in cultivation. from Sonora Mexico.

Regional...

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

Phoenix, Arizona
Davis, California



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