Agave, Century Plant, Maguey 'Green Steel'

Agave

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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
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
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Goleta, California

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | March 2016 | neutral

(victoriae-reginae x macroacantha)

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2007 | positive

This hybrid is quickly becoming a popular one since it has the nice characteristics of both parents- a very neat, organized shape, excell...Read More

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