Family: Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info)
Species: salmiana (salm-ee-AH-na) (Info)
Synonym:Agave salmiana var. salmiana
Synonym:Agave tehuacanensis
Synonym:Agave mitriformis
Synonym:Agave dyckii
Synonym:Agave lehmannii
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Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
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:
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us
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)
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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