Century Plant, American (Agave americana), packet of 20 seeds

Family:  Asparagus (Asparagaceae) Hardy to zones 8 to 12, otherwise grown as a potted plant and brought indoors for the winter.  Once established, hardy to 20 degrees F. (American Century Plant)  Evergreen succulent native to Mexico and the Southern United States, flowering yellow.  Large plant to 6 feet, flowering on a stalk that rises to 20 feet.  Sow the seeds in warm conditions in cactus mix or coarse, sharp sand.  Keep evenly moist and warm until germination, which takes 4 to 6 weeks.  Work up in successively larger pots.  Protect from frost.  Mature individuals may be spaced 6 feet apart on the landscape. 20 seeds per packet, open-pollinated, untreated, no gmo’s