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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Agavaceae (Agaves) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Height: 2-4 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Agave 'Mateo' (Mateo's Agave) - Upright growing succulent with 2 feet tall by an equal spread with rosettes of unarmed (spineless) medium green leaves that have a distinct pale band down the middle of each leaf. Like its one known parent, Agave bracteosa, this plat has leaves that emerge vertically in the center and arch gracefully back towards the outside of the plant. This plant should prove fairly drought tolerant in coastal gardens. Plant in full sun to light shade in well drained soil. Likely hardy to 10 F though we only know it is hardy to 25 ° F. This plant was discovered by San Marcos Growers salesman Matthew Roberts at our nursery in a seed crop of Agave bracteosa that was otherwise typical of this species. We speculated this plant to be a hybrid between Agave bracteosa and Agave lophantha.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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