Agave Species, Century Plant, Maguey, Polyacantha Agave

Agavepolyacantha

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
polyacantha (pol-lee-uh-KAN-tha)
Synonym
Agave brauniana
Agave chloracantha
Agave chloracantha var. brauniana
Agave engelmannii
Agave flaccifolia
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)
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Red
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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From bulbils
This plant is monocarpic
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:

San Leandro, California

Templeton, California

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H
Templeton, CA | July 2012 | positive

My sole plant is in bloom stage. The inflorescence is only about 6 feet tall. The flowers are red as pictured in the photos on this page....Read More

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

Light green colored Agave mod sized with sparse crown- can't find much information on it.

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