Agave deserti |
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Desert Century Plant |
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 on gravelly slopes 300'-5000' in elevation. Yellow flowers appear on 12' spikes from May to July.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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
Water Saving Tip:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.