Agave utahensis subsp. utahensis (Utah Agave)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusAgave
Speciesutahensis
Subspeciesutahensis
CategoryTropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginSouthwestern United States.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height15 - 30 cm
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionRosette-shaped agave.
CultivationDrought tolerant.
HabitatGrows in the dry, stony slopes and ridges in mountainous areas and canyons of the United States of America.
Leaf DescriptionBlue-green sharp-spiked leaves.

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