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Agave Species, Century Plant, Maguey

Agavekerchovei

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Genus

Agave (a-GAH-vee)

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Species

kerchovei (KER-kov-ee)

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Synonym

Agave beaucarnei

Agave expatriata

Agave inopinabilis

Agave kerchovei var. beaucarnei

Agave kerchovei var. macrodontha

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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