Agave Species, Zebra Agave, Century Plant, Maguey
Agave zebra
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Genus: | Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info) |
| Species: | zebra (ZEE-bruh) (Info) |
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
Good Fall Color
Foliage Color:
Bronze
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 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:
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
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:
Chandler Heights, Arizona
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Carlsbad, California
Clayton, California
Fairfield, California
Mission Viejo, California
Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes
Arlington, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Oct 24, 2012, GermanStar from Fountain Hills, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: One of the finest Agaves on the planet! Quite hardy, completely sun tolerant, and drop dead gorgeous. |
| Positive | On Jun 14, 2006, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Nice looking plant, and a relatively fast grower. I had not seen it in cultivation until a few years ago, but now it seems to be everywhere, and no longer a rare plant in nurseries specializing in succulents. I found from personal experience that young plants are prone to rot if overwatered, at least compared to most other Agaves species I have grown (not as prone as A victoriae-reginae, but more so than most others). |
| Neutral | On Feb 10, 2005, htop from San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: I have not grown this plant. One of the most attractive agaves due to its stronely cross-barred silvery green leaves. It thrives dry and rocky locations that have good drainage. The bands become more pronounced in full sun. |
