Agave
Agave acicularis
Asparagaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Evergreen
About this plant
Agave acicularis, known as Agave, is a perennial ornamental plant from the Asparagaceae family. It prefers full sun and low water conditions, making it suitable for USDA zones 5–8. This evergreen plant grows 0.5–1.5 meters tall and blooms with green and yellow flowers from July to September. It thrives in sandy, loamy, or chalky soils.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.5–1.5 m
Spread
0.5–1 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
Calendar
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Bloom Period
J
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Bloom Period
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Growing Tips
Agave plants need excellent drainage and should be planted in gritty, well-draining soil. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Protect from frost in colder climates. Overwatering is the most common cause of problems.
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