Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Agave

Species:

Agave hurteri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, greenish-yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, hummingbirds, bats

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–30 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best at warm temperatures (20-25°C). Agaves are monocarpic and die after flowering.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI