Agave Species, Kaibab Agave, Century Plant, Maguey

Agaveutahensis subsp. kaibabensis

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Synonym
Agave kaibabensis
Agave utahensis var. kaibabensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
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
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
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:

Chino Valley, Arizona

Marble Canyon, Arizona

High Rolls Mountain Park, New Mexico

Lindon, Utah

Quilcene, Washington

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(Zone 10a) | December 2003 | neutral

This Agave is found in the wild only in the north of Arizona, especially on the Kaibab Plateau and adjacent to the Grand Canyon. The succ...Read More

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