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Agave deserti

Desert Century Plant

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This medium-sized agave grows to 2' X 2'. It does die after flowering. This plant is thought to be somewhat susceptible to agave weevil damage. It is a small clumping grey-leaf plant. It can form large colonies sometimes to 10'. Very heat and tolerant. Native in Western Arizona and Eastern California on gravelly slopes 300-5000'. Yellow flowers on 12' spike May to July.-Mountain States Nursery

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Yellow

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.