USDA: 9-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 18°F (-8°C)
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
The Mescal Ceniza occasionally produce suckers.
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.
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