Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Agave

Species:

Agave tequilana

USDA Symbol:

AGTE7

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm soil (20-30°C) without pretreatment.