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Ft. Huachuca Agave
Scientific Name: Agave parryi var. huachucensis (Baker) Little
Synonym: Agave huachucensis, Agave applanata var. huachucensis
Family: Agavaceae
Ft. Huachuca Agave (Agave parryi var. huachucensis)
Show Larger Picture 		Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 2,10-24
USDA: 7-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 12°F ( -10°C)

Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C)

Heat Tolerance: Excellent

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: USA (Arizona: Cochise County), Mexico (Sonora), at 5000 to 9000 feet (1500-2700 m)

Growth Habits: Clumping rosettes, slow growing up to 2 to 3 feet tall (60-90 cm), 2 to 4 feet in diameter (60-120cm)

Watering Needs: Little water

Propagation: Offsets, seeds

The variety huachucensis has larger leaves than the species. It is sensitive to attacks by the agave weevil.
One month old seedlings

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