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Agave americana ssp. protamericana |
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| Common name |
century plant; American aloe |
| Family |
asparagaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z8-11) |
| Flowers |
yellow (spring) |
| Size |
3' (24' in flower) |
| Light |
sun |
| Cultural notes |
well-drained soil; drought-tolerant |
From seed  |
germinate at room temperature with exposure to light
detailed seed-starting info below
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Large agave native to Texas
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We're just trying this plant for the first time this year; it
hasn't found a permanent place in our gardens yet.
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- Seed from NARGS '23/'24 exchange. Baggy 70F with light (100%G, 10d)
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