Agave Species, Century Plant, Maguey

Agavemarmorata

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
marmorata (mar-mor-RAY-tuh)
Synonym
Agave todaroi
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

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

Fountain Hills, Arizona

Corona, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Fountain Hills, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2012 | neutral

Many of the pictures here depict A. gigantensis rather than A. marmorata. The real A. marmorata is few leafed open rosette, and has a rat...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | January 2006 | positive

This is a larger Agave (about 4'-5' diameter when mature) with dusky green to slightly glaucous, deeply serrated leaves. Flower stalks r...Read More

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