Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Agave

Species:

Agave attenuata

USDA Symbol:

AGAT2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

greenish-yellow, yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Native to rocky slopes and dry areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures around 21-27°C. Fresh seed has higher viability than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI