Agave Species, Century Plant, American Aloe, Mague

Agavealbescens

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
albescens (al-BES-enz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Encinitas, California

Boca Raton, Florida

Davenport, Iowa

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | May 2005 | positive

Ornamental blue-green wide and mostly flat-leaved agave from Cuba, currently pretty rare in cultivation... has excellent sun tolerance. ...Read More

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