Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Agave

Species:

Agave spicata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow, greenish-yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bats, hummingbirds, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures 20-25°C. Light not required but may enhance germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI