Agave Species, Utah Agave, Century Plant, Maguey
Agave utahensis
Family: | Asparagaceae |
Genus: | Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info) |
Species: | utahensis (yoo-tah-EN-sis) (Info) |
Synonym: | Agave haynaldii var. utahensis |
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)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
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:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
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)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
San Marino, California
East Haddam, Connecticut
Blue Diamond, Nevada
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes
Bountiful, Utah
Lindon, Utah
Santaquin, Utah
South Jordan, Utah
West Jordan, Utah
show allGardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Neutral | On Mar 23, 2016, Lodewijkp from Zwolle, The full name should be Agave Utahensis ssp Utahensis instead of just Utahensis. |
Positive | On Apr 13, 2005, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Not sure how this variety differs from the A utahensis without any 'variety' or supspecies after the name... but sure looks to be the same plant. Leaves without and widening, but not as narrow as some of the other subspecies... teeth prominent and leaves stiff ending in a soft, grasslike spine (split usually) and that great blue-green color of the others |