Agave Species, Murphy's Agave, Hohokam Agave, Century Plant

Agavemurpheyi

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red
Pale Yellow
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
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)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Chandler Heights, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)

Tucson, Arizona

Fresno, California

Oxnard, California

Blue Diamond, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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negative
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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | October 2004 | positive

Great color with the lighter lateral bands.
Medium sized Agave at maturity.

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

Nice looking large agave about 3' across (sometimes a bit larger, even) and rarely offsetting (propogation is usually from bulbils once i...Read More

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