Agave Hybrid, Red Margin Agave, Century Plant, Maguey

Agaveattenuata x shawii

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
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
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 bulbils
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

Very attractive species with red margins along the dull green leaves. Leaves are upright, lancelote and toothless. Only spine is the sha...Read More

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