Agave Species, Thorncrest Century Plant, Maguey Mezortillo
Agave univittata
Family: | Asparagaceae |
Genus: | Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info) |
Species: | univittata (yoo-nih-vy-TAH-tuh) (Info) |
Synonym: | Agave caerulescens |
Synonym: | Agave heteracantha |
Synonym: | Agave lophantha |
Synonym: | Agave vittata |
Synonym: | Agave caerulescens |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 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)
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
Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
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:
Chandler Heights, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Arroyo Grande, California
Brentwood, California
Clayton, California
El Dorado Hills, California
Fresno, California
Hesperia, California
Reseda, California
Lecanto, Florida
Loxahatchee, Florida
Miami, Florida
Tyrone, Georgia
Severn, Maryland
Roswell, New Mexico(2 reports)
Kure Beach, North Carolina
Austin, Texas
Dripping Springs, Texas
La Vernia, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
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Positive | On May 7, 2014, marasri from Dripping Springs, TX wrote: I have both the thin leafed Texas variety and the fatter leafed one. The thin leafed one is a pupping fool and will create an area of solid swords in time. I get many flowers coming off my area of lophantha. The other fatter leafed variety is slower to establish, but will start pupping and create a solid area of rosettes in time not the compressed swords. I like the dark green of that variety and it will take parted shade and combines beautifully with my pink lavender thin leafed agave strata "live wires'. I hope I will not have to weed them ever. LOL. |
Positive | On Feb 4, 2011, jpgreen from Roswell, NM (Zone 7a) wrote: Has done well here below 0 |
Positive | On Feb 12, 2009, baiissatva from Dunedin, Zone 9b coastal Otago New Zealand |
Positive | On Apr 20, 2007, mikayak from Severn, MD wrote: It handled a VERY cold winter in Maryland (2006-2007) without damage. IT was well mulched and in vey well draining soil. But, I am very impressed with it's hardiness. Wouldn't want to fall on it though.... |
Neutral | On Jun 14, 2006, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Though this is a pretty striking Agave, it is not one of my favorite, mostly because it suckers into one of the most intensely spiny, dangerous cluster of plants you can imagine. I grew this plant at my previous location and regretted it later on- nearly impossible to remove suckers and the spines can go through your boots. But grown in a pot, it is a wonderful looking species. |
Positive | On Sep 29, 2004, Xenomorf from Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: Easily confused with Agave lechuguilla. |