Mescal Agave


Scientific Name: Agave parryi var. truncata H.S. Gentry
Family: Agavaceae
Mescal Agave(Agave parryi var. truncata )
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 8b-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F ( -9°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Mexico (Durango, Zacatecas)

Growth Habits: Rosette, up to 3 feet tall (90 cm), 4 feet in diameter (120cm)

Watering Needs: Little water, keep dry in winter

Propagation: Seeds, selected clones from suckers

This variety is the southern variety of the Agave parryi. It is one of the most attractive, but also one of the most cold sensitive.


 

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