Agave Species, Century Plant, Maguey

Agave hurteri

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
hurteri (HURT-er-eye)
Synonym
Agave samalana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From bulbils
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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(Zone 7a) | March 2016 | neutral

This species grow in Guatemala, where it grows at very high altitudes between 1800 and 3300 m (6000 to 11000 ft.) Alot of high altitude ...Read More

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