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Agave deserti

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Desert Century Plant

 
California Native Plant
Plant photo of: Olea europaea
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This is a medium-sized Agave 2' tall by 2' wide.This plant does die after flowering. It has small clumping gray leaves. It can form large colonies sometimes to 10' wide. It is very heat and drought tolerant. It is native in Western AZ and Eastern CA ongravelly slopes 300'-5000' in elevation. Yellow flowers appear on 12' spikes from May to July.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Design Styles

Desert, Ranch, Rockery, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Parkinglot, Raisedplanter, Withrocks

 

Special Uses

Barrier, Container, Filler, Massplanting, Fireresistant, Naturalizing, Smallspaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Once per month manually run the irrigation system, make repairs, and adjust scheduling. Go to www.bewatwise.com for tips and a customized watering schedule.