Pulque Agave Agave salmiana
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- a-GAH-vay salm-ee-AH-na
- Description
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Perennial, very large evergreen rosetting succulent agave rapidly growing to 8 to 10 feet tall with equal spread. Eventually produces a single massive and tall candelabra inflorescence which rises to over 20 to 40 feet in height bearing small yellow flowers that attract birds, hummingbirds and bees. Plant in full sun to light shade, and well-drained soil. It tolerates poor soil and drought. The plant form offsets at the base that can be easily divided.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Xeriscape Dry Sun Garden
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Agave
- Species:
- salmiana
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Northern and central Mexico
- Distribution:
- Mexican states of Coahuila, Durango, San Luis Potosi, Zacatecas, Colima, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, and Puebla
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts birds, hummingbirds and bees
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- poor soil, drought
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Succulent
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Clumping
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Coarse
- Appendage:
- Spines
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 6-feet-12 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10b, 10a
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Description:
- 15 to 40-foot flower stalk when plant is 15 years old or more; plant dies after flowering.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Blue
- Gray/Silver
- Leaf Feel:
- Prickly
- Leaf Margin:
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Strap shaped, waxy blue-gray, long and broad to 5 feet long in length when mature
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Pool/Hardscape
- Landscape Theme:
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Security
- Small groups
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Hummingbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Drought
- Poor Soil
