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Mescal
Scientific Name: Agave neomexicana Wooton & Standley
Synonym: Agave parryi var. neomexicana
Family: Agavaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 5-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to -20°F (-29°C) Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Heat Tolerance: Excellent Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: USA (Texas, New Mexico), Mexico (Chihuahua) Growth Habits: Clustering rosettes, up to 26 inches in diameter (65 cm) Watering Needs: Little water Propagation: Offsets or seed in spring or summer

Blooming Habits:
Red buds turning yellow as the flower opens, on a 10 feet tall panicle (3 m), in summer.