Agave Species, Desert Agave, Desert Century Plant, Maguey
Agave deserti
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Genus: | Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info) |
| Species: | deserti (DES-er-tee) (Info) |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Bronze
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
This plant is monocarpic
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:
China Lake Acres, California
Fresno, California
Hesperia, California
Ontario, California
Ridgecrest, California
San Diego, California
Thousand Oaks, California
Kermit, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Mar 23, 2016, Lodewijkp from Zwolle, High altitude forms are known to take 5 F to 0 F , some forms especially low altitude forms died at around 15 F to 20 F. Keep very dry in winter. |
| Positive | On Jan 27, 2004, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Nice grey-blue-white colored leaves and very slow to grow (so not too invasive). This is the subvariety that suckers, though, so if you want a solitary plant, get the other variety, simplex. This is a native of So Cal, Arizona and Mexico. |
