Agave spp
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Botanical Name
Agave spp.
Plant Type
Yuccas/Agaves/Succulents/Cacti/Sotols
Plant Height Min
Varies
Plant Height Max
Varies
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Plant Color
Multi
Plant Spread Min
Varies
Plant Spread Max
Varies
Water Needs
Very Low
Seasonal Interest To
Summer
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Zilker Only
N/A
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.