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Desert Agave
Scientific Name: Agave deserti ssp. deserti (Engelm.) Gentry.
Synonym: Agave consociata
Family: Agavaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 10-24 USDA: 8-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F ( -7°C) Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Heat Tolerance: Excellent Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: USA (Arizona, eastern California), Mexico (northern Sonora, northern Baja California) Growth Habits: Clumping succulent rosette, up to 2 feet in diameter each (60 cm). Watering Needs: Infrequent water, good drainage Propagation: Seeds or offsets

Cultural Practices:
Tolerates poor soil and drought, but requires excellent drainage.

Blooming Habits:
The bright yellow flowers of the Agave deserti are organized in a 8 to 13 feet tall panicle (2.5 to 4 m). They come in late spring to early summer.

References:
Dry Climate Gardening With Succulents : The Huntington Botanical Gardens
Agaves, Yuccas and Related Plants: A gardener guide

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