Agave, Schott's Agave, Schott's Century Plant, Shindagger
Agave schottii
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Genus: | Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info) |
| Species: | schottii (SHOT-ee-eye) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Agave geminiflora var. sonorae |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 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:
Bright Yellow
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
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:
Arivaca, Arizona
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Dec 1, 2006, Xenomorf from Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: I've seen these growing in the wild (full sun, zone 9b) on the West Ruby Road Trail in Arizona (South of Tucson), off of Interstate 19 through to Ruby, AZ and on to Arivaca, AZ. |
| Neutral | On Aug 5, 2004, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: small suckering species that looks like a clump of thick spiny dark green grass (leaves about 1/16-1/8" wide). Native to N Mexico and S Arizona. Not one of the more ornamental species (in my opinion). Nice flowers, though. |
