Agave, Center Stripe Agave, Quadricolor Century Plant, Maguey 'Quadricolor'

Agaveunivittata

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
univittata (yoo-nih-vy-TAH-tuh)
Synonym
Agave caerulescens
Agave heteracantha
Agave lophantha
Agave vittata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 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
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
Non-patented
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:

Fountain Hills, Arizona

Carlsbad, California

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California

Mission Viejo, California

Reseda, California

Sonoma, California

Lecanto, Florida

Panama City Beach, Florida

Valrico, Florida

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Austin, Texas

South Jordan, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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Fountain Hills, AZ (Zone 9b) | October 2012 | positive

Fantastic Agave! Takes full sun, hardy, and pups to such an extent as mildly invasive. They're quite small, mine is about 14", though sti...Read More

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Austin, TX | February 2011 | positive

Nice, compact plant. I got this plant in part because of the promised compact form. Mine is, perhaps, 6 inches across now, with several s...Read More

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Melfa, VA (Zone 8a) | July 2010 | neutral

I have one, too and it hasn't grown either...about 2 1/2 to 3". Of course, I have it in the house here so that may be the problem. I am g...Read More

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Emerald Isle, NC | February 2010 | negative

This was purchased from plants delight cost 20.00.but it has never grown to the dimensions,they described,after two years it is 3 inches ...Read More

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