Agave mitis
Agave mitis
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Agave
- Species:
- Agave mitis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bats, hummingbirds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–30 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates readily at warm temperatures (21-27°C). Agaves can also be propagated from offsets more reliably than seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI