Agave toumeyana ssp. bella

Agave toumeyana ssp. bella
Scientific Name: Agave toumeyana ssp. bella (Breitung) Gentry
Family: Agavaceae

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Agave toumeyana ssp. bella at the Desert Botanical Garden Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 8-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 10°F (-12°C)
Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Heat Tolerance: Excellent
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Central Arizona (USA)
Growth Habits: Clumping, up to 8 inches in diameter (20 cm), 10 inches tall (25 cm)
Watering Needs: Little water when established
Propagation: Seeds, offsets

The variety bella is much smaller than the typical Agave toumeyana. It has shorter leaves, and makes a denser rosette.

Blooming Habits:
The Agave toumeyana ssp. bella has a 5 feet tall (1.5 m) spike with pale greenish yellow flowers, in early summer.

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