Botanical Name
Agave spp.
Plant Type
Yuccas/Agaves/Succulents/Cacti/Sotols
Plant Height Min
Varies
Plant Height Max
Varies
Plant Spread Min
Varies
Plant Spread Max
Varies
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Interest To
Summer
Plant Color
Multi
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Water Needs
Very Low
Are available in many sizes, leaf types, and varying degrees of hardiness; plant dies after blooming but leaves "pups"; agave weevil is a pest; Century Plant (A. americana), Parry's Agave (A. parryi var. truncata), Queen Victoria Agave (A. victoriae-reginae), and Squid (A. bractosa) are recommended varieties; provides nectar, pollen, and seeds for wildlife; no maintenance.