Scientific Name: Agave utahensis ssp. kaibabensis
Common Name:
Utah Century Plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 6-10
Physical Characteristics:
Form: Clumping
Height: 18-24″
Spread: 22-28″
Growth Rate: Slow
Resistance/ Tolerance: Drought and Deer Tolerant
Ornamental Characteristics:
Texture: Bold
Flowers: Yellow flowers bloom on a stalk one summer and attract hummingbirds.
Bark: Brown, Peeling, Attractive.
Foliage: Blue green blades with spines that run along edges.
Objectionable Features: Wear gloves and be cautious when handling. After the plant blooms it will die. Don’t make conditions too nice for it.
Habitat Requirements:
Soil Preferences: Needs well draining soils.
Exposure: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Very low. Water after transplanting, do not water when plant is dormant during the cooler months. Protect the plant from late spring rains by covering.
Maintenance Characteristics:
Low maintenance.
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