Agave Species, Weber Agave, Century Plant, Maguey
Agave weberi
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Genus: | Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info) |
| Species: | weberi (WEB-er-eye) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Agave franceschiana |
| Synonym: | Agave neglecta |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness:
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)
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:
Pale Yellow
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)
7.9 to 8.5 (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
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Chandler Heights, Arizona
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Mesa, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Arroyo Grande, California
Reseda, California
San Diego, California
San Dimas, California
Sonoma, California
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Blue Diamond, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes
Austin, Texas
Cibolo, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Shepherd, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Mar 31, 2018, DMichael from Fort Lauderdale, FL wrote: Agave weberi is one of only a dozen or so Agave sp. that will perform well in Ft Lauderdale, FL’s subtropical / tropical 10b climate, and is one of the most attractive Agave species which can be grown here with it’s very blue- green coloring. It will produce pups from it’s roots 4 feet in every direction from it’s base. |
| Positive | On May 31, 2008, Tetrazygia from Miami, FL (Zone 10b) wrote: Endemic to just a few counties in South-Central Florida. |
| Neutral | On Sep 21, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: This plant is a U.S. native and grows in Florida. |
| Positive | On Aug 7, 2004, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: large attractive long-leaf agave from s Texas into Mexico.. diameter up to 8', and can grow up to 5' tall. |
