Mescalito
Family: Agavaceae
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Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 9b-11 Frost Tolerance: Semi hardy in Phoenix to 25°F ( -4°C) Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Heat Tolerance: Excellent Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Coastal plains of the state of Sonora (Mexico) Growth Habits: Clumping rosettes of loose narrow leaves, each rosettes up to 16 inches in diameter (40 cm) Watering Needs: Little to no water, does poorly if overwatered Propagation: Seeds, offsets |
Blooming Habits:
The flowers of the Agave felgeri are organized in a 2 to 8 feet tall spike (0.6 to 2.4 m). They generally come in late spring or in the fall.
References:
Agaves, Yuccas and Related Plants: A gardener guide
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