Agave hurteri


Scientific Name: Agave hurteri Trelease
Synonym: Agave samalana
Family: Agavaceae
(Agave hurteri)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F (-6°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Northwestern Guatemala, at 6000 to 11000 feet elevation (1800-3300 m)

Growth Habits: Rosette, up to 20 inches in diameter (50 cm), 18 feet tall inflorescence (5.4 m)

Watering Needs: Moderate water in summer

The synonym samalana refers to a river in Guatemala near which this species is common.

Blooming Habits:
The corolla, as well as the stamens of the Agave hurteri are yellow. The flowers are organized in a 18 feet tall panicle (5 m) and come in late summer.


 

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