Agave utahensis var. nevadensis |
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Nevada Agave, Clark Mountain Agave |
Description
This clumping plant tolerates heat as well as cold. Spiny-edged, stiff leaves are less than 12" long. Flower clusters arise along the stem on short stalks from late winter to early summer. The rosette bearing the flower dies after blooming. This Agave needs little water but good drainage. Do not overwater in winter. Some people get dermatitis from handling this plant. This Agave makes a wonderful container plant indoors or outside.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.