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Agave Species, Hooker’s Agave, Century Plant, Maguey

Agavehookeri

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Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
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Species
hookeri (HOOK-er-ee)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red
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Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From bulbils
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
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