Agave Species, Dwarf Cowhorn, Century Plant, Maguey

Agavecupreata

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
cupreata (kew-pree-AH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Plant is viviparous
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Mesa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | January 2006 | positive

Nice large green non-suckering species from Mexico. Actually tolerates frost quite well and can survive easily down to 28F (below freezi...Read More

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| March 2005 | neutral

This plant requires a minimum temperature of 50F/10C.

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