Agave salmiana (Giant Agave)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusAgave
Speciessalmiana
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginSouthern United States of America and Mexico
Ethnobotanical Uses
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9b-11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold protection under glass
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3-H1a
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-5-15
Temperature (°F)14-59
Height1.2-1.8 m
Spread1.2-1.8m

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeCoarse, large accent for dessert gardens.
PropagationBy division and by seed. It is monocarpic.
CultivationPrefers full sun. Very drought tolerant, prefers dry soils with good drainage.
PestsAgave snout weevil and Phytophthora fungus.
Notable SpecimensTresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Flower DescriptionRed to bright yellow flower.
Colour DescriptionBlue to green
Texture DescriptionSpines and sharp edges.

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