Agave colimana


Scientific Name: Agave colimana Gentry
Synonym: Agave ortgiesiana, Agave schidigera var. ortgiesiana
Family: Agavaceae
(Agave colimana)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9b-10

Heat Tolerance: Afternoon shade is beneficial in summer in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Mexico (Colima, Jalisco), from the coast to up to 3000 feet elevation (1000 m)

Growth Habits: Stemless succulent rosette, 2 feet tall (60 cm), 4 feet in diameter (1.2 m)


Blooming Habits:
The flower spike is up to 10 feet in diameter (3 m). The flowers are pale yellow with a purplish tinge.


 

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