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Products > Agave weberi 'Reiner's Selection'   Agave weberi 'Reiner's Selection' - Reiner's Agave      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Succulent Family: Agavaceae (Agaves) Origin: Mexico (North America) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Yellow Bloomtime: Infrequent Synonyms: [Agave 'Reineri'] Height: 4-5 feet Width: 6-8 feet Exposure: Full Sun Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F May be Poisonous  (More Info): Yes Agave weberi 'Reiner's Selection' (Reiner's Agave) - This is a medium-large rosette-forming agave to 4 to 5 feet tall by 6-10 feet wide with broad gray-green leaves that have smooth, nearly spineless margins and dark brown terminal spines. Plant in full sun to light shade in a well draining soil. It is hardy to 10° F.. This plant is thought to be a selection of Agave weberi, of north-central and northeastern Mexico and South Texas. This selection was made by Reiner Radermacher, the legendary grower at Rancho Soledad Nursery. Rancho Soledad nursery has applied the temporary name 'Reinerii' to this plant but we prefer to list stunning plant as a selection of Agave weberi.  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.     [MORE INFO]