Agave, Sunrise Tequila Agave, Century Plant, Maguey 'Sunrise'

Agavetequilana

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
tequilana (te-kee-lee-AH-na)
Synonym
Agave palmaris
Agave pedrosana
Agave pes-mulae
Agave pseudotequilana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
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)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Chandler Heights, Arizona

San Leandro, California

San Marino, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Norwalk, CA | December 2007 | positive

I've had a plant in the ground (southern California) for about 4 years. Full sun only rain water. Truly drought tolerant, less than 4 inc...Read More

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Vista, CA | September 2006 | positive

Robust and vigorous grower. Needs lots of space if growing with free roots. It is growing in partial shade on hillside with good draina...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

Large attractive species that looks a bit like a giant, sparsely leaved A angustifolia. Excellent landsape plant for larger spacies, but...Read More

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