USDA: 9-12
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 18°F (-8°C)
Heat Tolerance: Keep in light shade in summer in Phoenix to prevent yellowing
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Mountains of the Chihuahuan Desert in northern Mexico (Coahuila, Nuevo Leon)
Growth Habits: Solitary or clumping rosette, up to 18 inches in diameter (45 cm), 6 feet tall inflorescence (1.8 m)
Watering Needs: Regular water
Propagation: Suckers, seeds
Agave bracteosa leaf tips are soft.
Blooming Habits:
The Agave bracteosa does not die after blooming, contrarily to most other Agaves. The inflorescence is a spike of creamy yellow flowers, coming in early summer.
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