Mescalito


Scientific Name: Agave felgeri Gentry
Family: Agavaceae
Mescalito(Agave felgeri)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9b-11

Frost Tolerance: Semi hardy in Phoenix to 25°F ( -4°C)

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.


 

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