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Agave, Century Plant, Maguey 'Durango Delight'

Agavefilifera subsp. schidigera

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Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Info
Synonym
Agave schidigera
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona(2 reports)

Hesperia, California

San Leandro, California

Blue Diamond, Nevada

Austin, Texas

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Tunnelmotor
Picture Rocks, AZ | May 2012 | neutral

Attractive agave that does not send out pups that I have seen. Does well in Sonoran desert during winter, spring and fall, but tends to y...Read More

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