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Mescal Ceniza
Scientific Name: Agave colorata Gentry
Family: Agavaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 9-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 18°F (-8°C) Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Heat Tolerance: Excellent Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: Coastal northwestern Mexico (Sonora, northern Sinaloa) Growth Habits: Succulent rosette, slowly clumping, 2 to 4 feet in diameter (60 to 120 cm). Mature plants develop a short stem. Watering Needs: Little water, needs good drainage Propagation: Seeds or offsets

Blooming Habits:
The yellow to orange flowers of the Agave colorata are organized in a 6 to 10 feet tall panicle (2 to 3 m). They come in the spring.

References:
Agaves, Yuccas and Related Plants: A gardener guide

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