Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants
Agave utahensis var. nevadensis
Size of plant tested: small 3"-4" plant.
Soil texture: sandy loam
When planted: the plant was planted in soil in August 1999.
Winter protection: a plastic tarp covered the plant from early December through February 2000. Note the plant was near the edge of the covering, so some snow did cover the plant in the winter.
Microclimate: warm microclimate, 3' from south facing wall.
Temperature: refer to 1999-2000 winter on this chart
Findings: the plant died.
