Agave Species, Century Plant, Maguey
Agavehurteri

Family: Asparagaceae Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species: hurteri (HURT-er-eye)

Synonym:Agave samalana

Category

Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

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)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Unknown

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

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