Agave Species, Deformed Agave, Deformed Century Plant
Agave difformis
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Genus: | Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info) |
| Species: | difformis (dif-FOR-mis) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Agave haynaldii |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Bronze
Blue-Green
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve
Pale Yellow
Pale Green
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
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)
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:
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Reseda, California
San Diego, California
Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jul 18, 2004, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Suckering pale blue plant with variable teeth along leaf margins, but at least typically has a terminal spine that's very sharp. Very drought tolerant and takes blasting heat and full sun. In Mexico, where it's from, the locals crush the leaves and use that as a form of soap. |
