Dwarf Utah Agave

Common name

Dwarf Utah Agave

Botanical name

Agave utahensis

Variety

nevadensis

Zone

USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F)

Light

Sun

Height

6-18in (15-46 cm)

Habit

Spreading

Feed

Fertilize in the spring

Water

Requires excellent drainage

Bloom Color

White

Bloom Time

Summer

Maintenance

Keep weed-free

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About

Beautiful rosettes of silver-blue foliage with leaf margins lined with contrasting black teeth. Plants are deer and rabbit resistant, and tolerant of drought and heat. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds. Excellent container plant or in the garden, and can be grown as an easy-care houseplant in cold winter climates. Mature, established landscape plants will produce a spectacular column-like flower stalk up to 6' tall, covered with small yellow flowers. Needs dry outdoor conditions in winter.

Companion Plants

Golden Barrel Cactus

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