Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Agave

Species:

Agave kerchovei

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:

hummingbirds, bats, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (21-27°C) with consistent moisture. Germination can be erratic and slow.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI