Agave Species, Dwarf Butterfly Agave, Century Plant, Maguey

Agaveisthmensis

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
isthmensis (isth-MEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
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
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Mission Viejo, California

Reseda, California

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | May 2005 | positive

Nice blue-leaved agave... vigorous suckerer but suckers tend to remain very close by mother plant. Plants adjust to sun, but will burn e...Read More

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