Agave Species, Weber Agave, Century Plant, Maguey

Agaveweberi

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
weberi (WEB-er-eye)
Synonym
Agave franceschiana
Agave neglecta
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
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
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
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)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
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
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 Heights, Arizona

Fountain Hills, Arizona

Mesa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Arroyo Grande, California

Reseda, California

San Diego, California

San Dimas, California

Sonoma, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Blue Diamond, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Austin, Texas

Cibolo, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Shepherd, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Fort Lauderdale, FL | March 2018 | positive

Agave weberi is one of only a dozen or so Agave sp. that will perform well in Ft Lauderdale, FL’s subtropical / tropical 10b climate, a...Read More

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Miami, FL (Zone 10b) | May 2008 | positive

Endemic to just a few counties in South-Central Florida.

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | neutral

This plant is a U.S. native and grows in Florida.

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

large attractive long-leaf agave from s Texas into Mexico.. diameter up to 8', and can grow up to 5' tall.
Very tiny teeth along...Read More

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