Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Agave
(a-GAH-vee) Species: horrida subsp. perotensis
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Category ShrubsCactus and Succulents Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Unknown Foliage Color UnknownHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color Bright YellowDark Purple/Black Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallOther details UnknownSoil 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-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other mediumThis plant is monocarpic Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |