Agave palmeri

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Palmer's Agave

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: 1.MSWN 2. C. Bickelmann

 

Description

This agave forms a compact rosette 4' x 4'. Leaves are blue-green lance-shaped 2' long x 4" wide. Teeth along the margin are red, cream, or yellow . Beware of terminal spine. Sets off a spectacular 10-18' branched flower stalk of greenish yellow flowers in June and July. Accepts full sun. Native to the Sonoran Desert and into southwest US.

 

  • Anatomy

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  • Design

Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

Green, Red, Yellow

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.