Home / Guides / Plant Files / Asparagaceae

Agave, Black-spined Agave, Blue Ribbon Century Plant 'Blue Ribbon'

Agavemacroacantha

Upload Image Print Article
Agave macroacantha by wiggiej
Upload Image Print Article
Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Info
Species
macroacantha (mak-roh-uh-KAN-tha)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional
View this plant in a garden
0 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Braconid Wasp
(Callibracon sp.)
BIRD FILES
Tui
(Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Braconid Wasp
(Callibracon sp.)
BIRD FILES
Tui
(Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae)