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Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Agave
(a-GAH-vee) Species: tequilana (te-kee-lee-AH-na) Cultivar: Weber's Blue Synonym:Agave palmaris Synonym:Agave pedrosana Synonym:Agave subtilis Synonym:Agave Maguey
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunFoliage Grown for foliageSmooth Foliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Spacing 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color Pale GreenWhite/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Blooms all yearOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From leaf cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed; direct sow after last frost From bulbils Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |