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Item ID: 42 Family: Agavaceae Genus: Agave Species: schottii Common Name: Amole, Amoliyo, Shin Daggers Habitat: Mainly found in the rolling grassland hill country and rocky arroyos between 2,800 and 6,000 ft. elevation. It has been found at elevations as low as 1,500 feet in limited numbers and in only certain areas. Range: This Agave is rather widely distributed in parts of southern Arizona and New Mexico. It is known to be found in northwestern Chihuahua, Mexico and the adjacent state of Sonora. There is also variety treleasii from areas near Tucson, Arizona. Care: Agave schottii is a native of southern Arizona and will do quite well in a desert landscape setting although it is recommended that extra water and fertilizer be given which will surely make a big difference in the overall appearance. You may want to provide a partly shaded planting for this Agave also, as this will usually keep it from turning slightly yellow from the intense summer sunlight. Propagation: Easily grown from seed or propagated by removal of the numerous offsets. Size: The main plant is about 10 to 14 inches in width and up to 16 inches tall when mature but will form rather large, thick clumps about 4 feet in width. Shape: Clustering Flowers: Flowers usually appear during the summer from May to August. The flower spike or shaft can be to 8 feet tall with light yellow, fragrant flowers along the upper portion.

Photo Courtesy of Vonn Watkins ©2003 Description This Agave is often confused with other species in having similar characteristics. Confusing plants usually in cultivation include Agave toumeyana as well as Agave felgeri and . The leaves are dark green, usually slightly curving to one side and may have a white hair-like segment along the side edges. This is a good cold hardy species that can take temperatures to near 0? F. as long as the soil is kept rather dry. Author Comments In habitat this Agave can survive some pretty harsh conditions. This Agave was used by the natives of the area to produce a soap that was used for the cleaning of clothes and was usually called "amole". Additional Information About This Plant: http:// Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 49 Family: Agavaceae Genus: Agave Species: weberi Common Name:  Habitat: This beautiful Agave has been reported to have originated in a small village in the state of San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Today it has been widely cultivated and planted throughout Mexico and the southwestern parts of the United States as well as many other countries. Range: Was recorded to be found in Webb County, Texas as growing along highway 83 but the origination of the plant in that area is not known. It is cultivated along the lower Rio Grande and the arid southwest. Care: Agave weberi is hardy to cold temperatures as low as 10º F. In Arizona they can be grown in a partially shaded area or in full sun. Plants exposed to full sun may experience extensive yellowing of the leaves and may require extra watering and fertilizing during the summer. This will usually insure beautiful healthy growth. The soil requirements for this species is rather unimportant and it can be grown easily in the desert soils in and around Tucson and Phoenix. Propagation: Easily grown from the collection of occasional offsets. Bulbils (small plants) may form on the flowering panicle of some plants. These bulbils can be planted and will produce another beautiful weberi. Size: Allow adequate space for this plant! It is a large Agave that can measure 7 to 12 feet in width and 5 feet in height. Shape: Rosette Flowers: The flowers are bright yellow.

Photo Courtesy of Karen Keller ©2004 Description The leaves of Agave weberi are notably greenish gray in color, large and wide in shape, and have very small teeth or none at all along the margins. It is a very attractive species and can be a beautiful addition to any arid landscape garden. Be cautious of this next sentence. The flower stalk or shaft can reach to over 25 feet tall and can easily topple the plant over especially if the ground is soft or high winds occur. Author Comments This Agave is often invaded by the Agave Weevil larvae or grubs (Scyphophorus acupunctatus) and may need extra protective care with systemic insecticides. Additional Information About This Plant: http:// Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 50 Family: Agavaceae Genus: Agave Species: lophantha Common Name: No common name known. Habitat: The natural habitat for this plant seems to be somewhat confusing because of the amounts of rainfall it may receive in some areas where it naturally occurs. It is uaually common on rocky limestone hillsides but also is found in lower coastal places and even sandy locations where living conditions may be warmer, wetter and a little more tropical. It extends from around 100 to as much as 5,000 ft. elevation. Range: Agave lophantha is found in southeastern Texas in areas near the Rio Grande Valley and extends southward into Mexico. It is commonly found growing in the coastal areas of the state of Tamaulipas and Veracruz. Care: This plant is very easy to grow and maintain. It will usually send out a number of offsets or "small plants" and may need extra space in the garden. During the summer months it may yellow a bit in full sun without extra watering. Extra water will help maintain that nice green leaf color and provide a healthier plant. It will also do well in partially shaded areas and can take cold temperatures to as low as 10º F. Propagation: Commonly this Agave is propagated by removal of offsets, but can also be grown from seed. Size: Some mature plants can be as large as 45 inches tall and to 36 inches wide. Shape: Rosette Flowers: The inflorescent shaft or spike may extend as tall as 12 feet with greenish yellow or light yellow flowers.

Photo Courtesy of Vonn Watkins ©2003 Description The look of Agave lophantha is quite distinctive but this species does have some variety. The leaves are marginally armed with sharp teeth and each leaf is usually stiff and straight with a dark brown tip spine. The leaf color is dark green but some plants may display a more yellow/green color especially when stressed. A light yellowish green center stripe runs vertically down the center of each leaf. Hybrids of this species are cultivated and can be somewhat confusing at times. Author Comments This is a very popular plant that has been used quite extensively all around Tucson and other parts of Arizona. It is a very attractive plant and will do well in almort any location. It can sometimes form very large clumps so be sure to allow some extra space for this one. Additional Information About This Plant: http:// Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 53 Family: Agavaceae Genus: Agave Species: americana var. marginata Common Name: Varigated Century Plant, Maguey Habitat: Although it is a native of Mexico, the actual habitat has not been very well established. This Agave has been found in many types of soil and is a real survivor as the offsetting plants will continue growing long after the mother plant has died. Range: The natural location of Agave americana is unclear, but the range of this plant within Mexico is very extensive. It is a very desirable ornamental plant and has been widely used in the production of fiber, food and drink. It has been introduced in Arizona, California and many southern states where it is receiving much attention. It is also grown in several Mediterranean countries, Africa and the far east. Care: Easily grows from separation of the numerous offsets. With added water during the heat of the summer the plant is most robust but is an easy target for the Agave weevil (Scyphophorus acupunctatus). This plant can tolerate very hot dry areas and is also quite successful in coastal locations in the southeastern United States. It has been tolerant of temperatures as low as 12º F if kept very dry although some varigated clones can be damaged at lower temperatures. Propagation: Removal of the offsets is the primary method of propagation although this species can produce seed. Size: Commonly 5 to over 10 feet in height and 10 or more feet wide. Shape: Rosette Flowers: The inflorescence of this Agave is a very impressive sight as the stalk can rise to over 24 feet in height. The flowers are yellow.

Photo Courtesy of Vonn Watkins ©2003 Description If the habitat, range, care and other information about this plant seems the same as Agave americana, it is. Varital differences are found in many plants and this plant is one of those. The leaves of marginata are usually darker green in color and have a yellow or creamy white marginal band that will extend the entire length. See the photograph. These bands may look somewhat uneven and sometimes will vary in size from leaf to leaf. Author Comments Variety marginata is only one of three varigated variations found in Agave americana. There are three others, A. americana var. picta, A. americana var. medio-picta and A. americana var. striata. Additional Information About This Plant: http:// Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 55 Family: Agavaceae Genus: Agave Species: murpheyi Common Name: No common name available. Habitat: Populations are rather small and scattered. It is usually found along hillsides from 1,000 to 3,200 ft. elevation. Range: This agave is believed to have been cultivated or transported by native americans. In central Arizona small populations have been seen near the Superstition Mountains in Maricopa county. Gentry reported seeing it cultivated on the reservation near Sells, Arizona in Pima county. He also reported that there may also be some natural populations in the mountains, but no actual populations were confirmed. It is also found in the state of Sonora, Mexico in several locations. Care: This was an early widely cultivated Agave and is just now becoming more popular in central and southern Arizona especially around Phoenix and Tucson. It is a strong grower and can take full sun or a more shaded position in the garden. Easy to care for and can take temperatures to below 15º F. Propagation: Propagation is from offsets or from bulbils. From the top of the flower shaft or stalk a number of bulbils or Size: Can be found growing to about 3.5 feet in height and almost as wide. Shape: Rosette Flowers: The flowers are light green or yellow and can appear very early in the spring during March or April.

Photo Courtesy of Vonn Watkins ©2004 Description Most plants are slightly blue-green, dark green or even olive green in color. The leaf of a mature plant can exceed slightly over 25 inches in length and have sharp brown teeth along the margins. Some plants produce offsets while others have none. Author Comments Agave murpheyi is not the most attractive plant, but it has strong survival genes that allow the grower a lot of freedom from care. Give this plant several spots in your garden and in time you will be rewarded with lots of extras from the numerous bulbils. This will allow you to keep this species around for many years. Additional Information About This Plant: http:// Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 57 Family: Agavaceae Genus: Agave Species: colorata Common Name: No common name available Habitat: This species does not extend far from the coastal regions and should be considered a coastal species. It is usually found growing in scattered areas along rocky hillsides and often associated with scrub vegetation and small thorn shrubs and trees. Range: It is found in the Mexican states of southern Sonora and extends into northern Sinaloa. The plants are sparse individuals and colonies are not commonly seen. Care: This agave can be easily grown in almost any desert soil in and around Phoenix or Tucson, Arizona and is very easily cared for. It really needs no care if well established and can survive for many years. Some plants may need a nice rocky garden position and this will also give the plant a more natural setting. Full sun is suggested for this species and will insure the beautiful, healthy, blue-gray leaf color. Propagation: Propagated by seed or offsets. Size: Agave colorata is a rather small to medium size plant. Mature plants usually do not exceed 30 inches in height. Shape: Rosette Flowers: The flower stalk or shaft can extend as tall as 8 feet and is usually a late winter bloomer. The flower color is yellow.

Photo Courtesy of Vonn Watkins ©2003 Description The beautiful leaves of this plant are slightly banded by leaf growth and impression. This banding adds a nice addition to the attraction of this agave. A leaf can be over 6 inches wide and as long as 24 inches. The margins of each leaf presents a rather undulated growth that is accented with strong brown teeth. The leaf also feels a little like slightly rough sandpaper and the blue-gray color is unmistakable. Author Comments The life of this plant can exceed 16 years if started from seed or from very small offsets. In the past this agave was also used as food for many years and was also productive for sugar and drink. Years ago this plant was rarely seen in the nursery business but with excellent cultivation and presentation by growers it has become a popular plant for gardens in the warm desert southwest. Additional Information About This Plant: http:// Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 56 Family: Agavaceae Genus: Agave Species: stricta Common Name: Rabo de león Habitat: This plant is found in small colonies along limestone hillsides in a semiarid region of Mexico at elevations from 5,000 to 6,000 feet elevation. Plants are found in open, exposed areas among small thorn shrubs and other succulent plants. Range: Agave stricta is found in and around the Tehuacán Valley in the Mexican state of Puebla. Care: This particular agave does very well in and around Phoenix and Tucson. It can take full sun but is better displayed in an area where it receives a small amount of partial shade to keep the leaves from becoming yellowed in the summer. Watering should be moderate as established plants may only need extra moisture during the hotter and dryer times of the year. Propagation: Easily propagated from seed and from removal of plants growing in small colonies. Size: Hundreds of leaves extend from the crown and can be over 20 inches in length. It grows into a beautiful rosette shaped plant that can elongate to about 6 feet. Shape: Rosette Flowers: This agave will flower during mid-summer from July through August. Flowers are a reddish brown color.

Description The beautiful distinct green leaves of this plant are identified as they appear to be round, but in reality each is concave and rhombic. It was once thought that Agave stricta was a variety of Agave striata and even now the names can be incorrectly displayed by some growers. Agave stricta can also be difficult to distinguish in difference from Agave striata, adding even more to the problem. Both species are found growing in the same locations in Puebla, mexico. Author Comments This is a species that has become more popular in recent years as the actual beauty has captured the eyes of many Agave fans. In the future this agave should be in everyones garden as it will surely add appeal and envy to every viewer. Additional Information About This Plant: http:// Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 60 Family: Cactaceae Genus: Ariocarpus Species: fissuratus Common Name: Living Rock, Star Cactus, Star Rock, Chautle, Sunami, Peyote Cimarron Habitat: Plants are found in and around limestone hills where they are often barely exposed above the surface of the ground. They are situated in rocky areas and are most often found in exposed locations among pea size rocks and gravel. Range: This species is found inside the United States from areas of the Big Bend east to the Pecos River. It extends north only a couple of miles or so from the Rio Grande except for the Big Bend area where it can be found to near the town of Alpine within the range and is widely distributed. Southward it extends into Mexico where and is found in the states of Coahuila, Chihuahua and Durango. Care: Plants should not be overly cared for and should be planted in areas that well represent a native setting. Extreme moisture can be deadly so adding a more rocky substrate to your cactus garden can make a big difference in survival. This is a plant that loves neglect and the best advice is to just plant it and leave it alone. This cactus has a large taproot below the soil surface and placing the root completely below the surface is a must. Propagation: Propagation is by seed. Size: This is not a large growing species and a large specimen may only be 6 inches in diameter and about 1 inch or less in height. Shape: Rosette Flowers: The Flowers of this species appear from October to November. The flower color can be from an extremely light pink to almost magenta with variations of pink being the most prominent. light

Photo Courtesy of Vonn Watkins ©2003 Description This is a single stem species but can be rarely found with multiple heads. The plant is usually a grayish green color and the surface is very firm and rocky to the touch. The underground tuberous root can extend below the soil several inches. My experience is that the diameter of the plant usually is about the same length as the root. Author Comments This is a slow growing species and can take some extra patience when grown from seed. In the past this plant was highly collected from the wild and the population in many locations have been completely depleted. The plant is now registered in Appendix I of CITES. At one time two varieties were recognized but further studies by E. F. Anderson and Fitz Maurice placed those plants exclusively with one species, fissuratus. Additional Information About This Plant: http:// Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 61 Family: Liliaceae Genus: Aloe Species: variegata Common Name: Partridge Aloe, Partridge Breast Aloe, Tiger Aloe Habitat: Rolling hill country and grass plains. Range: The range for this aloe is somewhat not specifically described as it may extend throughout a large area of the central and southern region of South Africa. The known locality for this species was Botswana. Care: This aloe is best planted in an area where it will not receive full sun exposure. The north side of a house or under the filtered light of a tree are excellent areas to consider planting Aloe variegata. In full sun the plant may turn reddish brown and even burn in the early summer months. It will do well with some extra winter moisture and less summer moisture. It likes to dry out throughly so don't over water. It loves the desert soils around Tucson and is not bothered by pests. Propagation: Propagation is by seed or separation of the offsetting plants. Size: 8 inches in width and up to 10 inches in height. Will cluster into large groups with many individuals closely connected. Shape: Rosette Flowers: The flowers usually appear in March and are pink to light red in color. A large group of this species will show an excellent display of flowers.

Photo Courtesy of Vonn Watkins ©2004 Description Author Comments The family name for the Aloaceae (Aloëaceae, Aloeaceae) is now recognized as Asphodelaceae. Aloe variegata can take frost rather well and is cold hardy to 20º and lower if kept dry. This is a common aloe found in many nurseries and garden centers around Tucson and a great plant to have around your home or xeriscape garden. Additional Information About This Plant: http:// Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

Item ID: 62 Family: Liliaceae Genus: Aloe Species: ferox Common Name: Cape Aloe, Bitter Aloe, Kaapse aalwyn or umhlaba Habitat: Found in rocky hills and scrub grassland areas. Range: Aloe ferox is distributed throughout a large area along the eastern regions of South Africa. Care: This species is hardy through Zone 9 and will grow well in areas in and around Tucson. The growth rate of this aloe can be quite moderate and some would consider it a slow grower. With a little extra attention it can make a very impressive member of your garden. Propagation: Propagation is by seed or separation of the offsetting plants. Size: Aloe ferox is known as one of the tree aloes and can grow to around 15 feet in height and is non-branching. Shape: Rosette Flowers: The flowers appear above the plant in a candelabra bracket of bright to dark orange colors.

Photo Courtesy of Kevin Barber ©2003 Description Having a beautiful Aloe such as Aloe ferox growing in your yard can be a very rewarding experience. This plant is quite well know for the large, rather long, green leaves with the short well distributed prickles (small thorn type bumps). The one extra special way of knowing Aloe ferox is by the crowning bright orange, stunningly beautiful flower display. Author Comments This is a very bitter tasting species and was used as a natural laxative in habitat. Additional Information About This Plant: http:// Feedback Encouraged: Provide feedback about this plant

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