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Dwarf Utah Agave
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
Kalanchoe
Sedum
Plant Details
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Common name
Dwarf Utah Agave
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Botanical name
Agave utahensis
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Variety
nevadensis
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Zone
USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F)
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Light
Sun
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Height
6-18in (15-46 cm)
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Habit
Spreading
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Feed
Fertilize in the spring
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Water
Requires excellent drainage
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Bloom Color
White
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Bloom Time
Summer
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Maintenance
Keep weed-free
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Desiree M.'s collection