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Bio Facts: King of the Agaves

King of the Agaves
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Common Name:

King of the Agaves

Scientific Name:

Agave ferdinandi-regis

Origin:

Mexico

USDA Cold Hardiness Zones:

7b-10

Light Requirements:

Full sun

Soil Requirements:

Low water, well drained soil, xeric

Notes:

  • Slow growing with stout triangular blue green leaves with narrow longitudinal white bud imprints.
  • Distinct large black terminal spines and larger leaves help to distinguish this agave from A. victoriae-reginae.
  • Hardy to 10-15F
  • Great for containers 10”x18”