Utah Agave

Agave utahensis

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Agavaceae
Plant Description: A small, uncommon agave, native to Utah. Fleshy blue leaves are very linear with spikes on the leaf margins. It grows in a very attractive and symmetrical rosette. It requires very little water once established. It will flower, but only rarely at the end of its life.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Cactus
Plant Care: Cacti (succulent plants with spines instead of true leaves): Remove dead or damaged stems. Prune as necessary to retain a desirable shape. Avoid overwatering.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 6-12" tall and wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Blue-green
Bloom Colors: Yellow, Green
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - May

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 6 to 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Design Path
    • Easy Does It
  • Neighborhood Landscapes
    • A Desert with Altitude
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter