Agave chrysantha

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Golden-Flowered Agave

  
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Striking, medium-sized agave that provides great visual intrest. Will grow to be 1.5 -3' tall X 2.5 -6' wide. This Arizona-native can withstand full sun and reflected heat with relatively little maintenance. Needs protection from the agave snout weevil Native on foothils and mountain slopes 3-6000'. Rarely forms offsets. Similar to palmeri but palmeri has red tinged flowers, leaves more glaucous and larger teeth.

 

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Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Gold, Yellow

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Yellow Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.