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Agave cerulata





Origin:  Southwestern North America in the dry desert areas of Mexico and California.
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Agave
Species
cerulata
Category
Tropicals
USDA Hardiness Zone
8 - 10
Height
45 - 60 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Landscape
Can be exposed to full sunlight with infrequent watering which makes it a good specimen for rock garden or other exposed location.
Cultivation
A well drained soil suits this Agave best. It will grow fast if provided large amounts of water but is allowed to dry completely before watering again.
Growth
Fast
Habitat
This specimen can be found growing in the dry desert areas of Mexico and California.
Notable Specimens
Desert Botanical Gardens, Pheonix, Arizona, United States of America.
Propagation
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
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