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Nevada Agave
Scientific Name: Agave utahensis ssp. nevadensis Engelm.
Synonym: Agave nevadensis
Family: Agavaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 7-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 0°F (-18°C) Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Heat Tolerance: Excellent Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: USA (California, Nevada) Growth Habits: Succulent rosette, slowly up to 1 foot tall (30 cm), 2 feet spread (60 cm) Watering Needs: Little water Propagation: Offsets or seed in spring or summer

Blooming Habits:
Yellow flowers in summer. The rosette dies after flowering