Agave Species, Fairy Ring Agave, Miniature Century Plant, Silver Dollar Agave, Toumey Agave
Agave toumeyana var. bella
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Genus: | Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info) |
| Species: | toumeyana var. bella |
| Synonym: | Agave toumeyana subsp. bella |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
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:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Green
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
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
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:
Mission Viejo, California
Washington, District of Columbia
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Copperas Cove, Texas
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Feb 1, 2014, safari77 from Mount Rainier, MD wrote: Three specimens growing on an extensive greenroof (4" expanded shale) in Washington DC now in their second season (including surviving the recent sub-zero January temperatures) |
| Neutral | On Feb 10, 2005, htop from San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: I have not grown this plant. Suitable for container growing. |
| Positive | On Aug 16, 2004, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Attractive very spiny native Arizona species with hairs on it's spines |
