Mescal agave (Agave parryi var. neomexicana) 5 grains

Family: Agavaceae
Commonly known as New Mexico agave, Agave neomexicana, Agave parryi var. neomexicana, Mescal agave, Parry's agave.

Location:
It occurs naturally in mountainous areas of New Mexico, northern Mexico and Texas.
Description :
Agave parryi subsp. Neomexicana is a small to medium-sized agave. It is a perennial possum with stiff, broad, greenish-blue, spiny toothed leaves with a protruding spine at the tip.
When old, it produces yellow flowers 3 to 4 m high, after which the plant dies. As it is very tolerant of drought and frost, it is an ideal plant for gardens in our country.
It prefers a sunny or partly shady position and a humus-rich soil.

Minimum temperature : - 15 °C
Frost tolerant. Seeds germinate in about 2 to 3 weeks.