Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Agave

Species:

Agave mckelveyana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, hummingbirds, bats

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (70-80°F). Fresh seed has higher germination rates than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI