Agave spp

Agave

Agave spp

CA Native, Succulent

Care:

Full Sun
Partial Shade
Very Low
Low
Well Drained

Look:

Large
size
Medium
size
Small
size
Blue
leaves
Green
leaves
Silver
leaves
Red
flowers
Yellow
flowers
Blooming seasons:
Fall | Spring | Summer
Life cycle:
Annual | Perennial
Foliage:
Herbaceous

Large group of succulents that can provide a sculptural focal point. Mostly from warm, dry areas of the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America. Well-adapted to California gardens, especially with well-drained soils.

Examples: A. americana, (century plant, 6’ x 10’), A. filifera (threadleaf agave, 2’ x 2’), A. parryi (artichoke agave, 3’ x 3’), A. shawii (Shaw’s agave, 2’ x 5’), A. weberi (5’ x 10’).

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