Agave Species, Deformed Agave, Deformed Century Plant

Agavedifformis

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
difformis (dif-FOR-mis)
Synonym
Agave haynaldii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Pale Yellow
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
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:

Fountain Hills, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Reseda, California

San Diego, California

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | July 2004 | positive

Suckering pale blue plant with variable teeth along leaf margins, but at least typically has a terminal spine that's very sharp. Very dr...Read More

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