Agave deserti

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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

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

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

Very Low, 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:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.