Agave Species, Goldenflower Agave, Century Plant, Maguey
Agave chrysantha
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Genus: | Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info) |
| Species: | chrysantha (kris-ANTH-uh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Agave palmeri subsp. chrysantha |
| Synonym: | Agave palmeri var. chrysantha |
Category:
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Arivaca, Arizona
Chandler, Arizona
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Rio Rico, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Roswell, New Mexico
Austin, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Feb 4, 2011, jpgreen from Roswell, NM (Zone 7a) wrote: Has done well down to 6 degrees unprotected with no damage |
| Neutral | On Nov 30, 2006, Xenomorf from Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: I've seen these growing in the wild on the West Ruby Road Trail in Arizona (South of Tucson), off of Interstate 19 through to Ruby, AZ and on to Arivaca, AZ. |
