Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Agave

Species:

Agave parryi var. huachucensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, hummingbirds, bats

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Rosettes typically killed by fire but populations recover from seedlings which germinate prolifically after fire clears competition and exposes mineral soil.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with warm temperatures (70-80°F) and may show erratic germination over several months. Light exposure beneficial.

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Where to Buy

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