Agave Species, McKelvey's Century Plant, Maguey

Agavemckelveyana

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
mckelveyana (mak-kel-vee-AY-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
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
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Fountain Hills, Arizona

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 7a) | April 2016 | positive

Germinated them from seed pretty easily. Don't let information fool you, this agave is very cold hardy. mature specimens with excellent d...Read More

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Fountain Hills, AZ (Zone 9b) | October 2012 | positive

Very small, hardy and sun tolerant Agave is tough as nails and a real looker. Greatly underutilized in cultivation.

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