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Agave utahensis

Century Plant, Utah Agave

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Information by:         Photographer: Scott Calhoun

 

Description

This clumping plant tolerates heat as well as cold. Spiny-edged leaves are 18" long and 3" wide. Flower clusters arise along the stem on short 1" stalks. These yellow clusters of flowers can be 15' tall. This Agave needs little water but good drainage. The rosette bearing the flower dies after blooming. Do not overwater in winter.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Indoor, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.