Agave Species, Seemann's Agave, Seemann's Century Plant, Maguey

Agaveseemanniana

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
seemanniana (see-mahn-ee-AY-na)
Synonym
Agave caroli-schmidtii
Agave guatemalensis
Agave pygmaea
Agave scolymus var. seemanniana
Agave tortispina
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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:

Phoenix, Arizona

Brentwood, California

Ramona, California

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