Agave Species, Black-spined Agave, Century Plant, Maguey

Agavemacroacantha

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
macroacantha (mak-roh-uh-KAN-tha)
Synonym
Agave besseriana
Agave flavescens
Agave integrifolia
Agave linearis
Agave oligophylla
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
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
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
This plant is monocarpic
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:

Chandler, Arizona

Fountain Hills, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Encinitas, California

Mission Viejo, California

Norwalk, California

Reseda, California

Santa Rosa, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Miami, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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Santa Rosa, CA | October 2018 | positive

Bought mine mail order as a small seedling from Mesa Gardens. It's doing well in the greenhouse and has reached a nice medium size in ...Read More

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Scottsdale, AZ | March 2013 | negative

Large established plants in big 2x3' foot pot, and smaller clump of 3 heads in ground for 2-3 years, froze to roots and died in Phoenix a...Read More

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(Zone 10b) | November 2005 | neutral

Stemless or short-stemmed rosettes;leaves can to 55 cm long(average length 15-30 cm)with 3 cm long terminal spine.

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | positive

One of my favorite Agaves- neat, compact, anywhere from 1-2' in diameter blue-green stiff leaves with prominent black teeth and very shar...Read More

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