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Agave murpheyi

 
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Family: Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info)
Species: murpheyi

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Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

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

Bloom Color:
Red
Pale Yellow
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage:
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)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Xenomorf On Oct 4, 2004, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

Great color with the lighter lateral bands.
Medium sized Agave at maturity.

Positive palmbob On Feb 12, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

Nice looking large agave about 3' across (sometimes a bit larger, even) and rarely offsetting (propogation is usually from bulbils once it flowers- rarely makes seed, either). The leaves are long and a pale blue-green and have itty bitty spines along the edges and tip. This is an Arizona native, but also occurs in N Mexico.

Regional...

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

Chandler Heights, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Fresno, California
Oxnard, California



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