Agave Species, Mescal Pelon, Mexican Agave

Agavepelona

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
pelona (pel-OH-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Goleta, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2009 | positive

though I personally have struggled with seedlings of this plant and they are agonizingly slow here in southern California, they do make g...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. The deep green leaves do not have marginal teeth. They do have very prominent light colored spine which make...Read More

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