Agave deserti |
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Desert Century Plant |
This medium-sized agave grows to 2' X 2'. It does die after flowering. This plant is thought to be somewhat susceptible to agave weevil damage. It is a small clumping grey-leaf plant. It can form large colonies sometimes to 10'. Very heat and tolerant. Native in Western Arizona and Eastern California on gravelly slopes 300-5000'. Yellow flowers on 12' spike May to July.-Mountain States Nursery
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Yellow
Fruit Season
n/a
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.