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Utah Agave

Agave Utahensis

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Overview

Utah Agave (Agave utahensis) is a striking succulent native to the Mojave Desert. This hardy plant features rosettes up to 2 feet in diameter with narrow, spiny gray-green leaves. It thrives in zones 5-9, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. After 8-15 years, it blooms once with a spectacular 10-15 foot tall spike, then perishes. Ideal for xeriscaping, it requires minimal maintenance and water once established.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 6–10Type SucculentClimate Arid
Utah Agave (Agave Utahensis) — Utah Agave (Agave utahensis) is a striking succulent native to the Mojave Desert

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Arid

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Utah Agave (Agave Utahensis) — It thrives in zones 5-9, preferring full sun and well-drained soil
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Utah Agave (Agave Utahensis) — The Utah Agave (Agave utahensis) is an exquisite succulent that brings a touch of stark; the Utah Agave will produce, image 52
Utah Agave (Agave Utahensis) — As a slow-growing plant, mature specimens typically reach heights between 1 to 2 feet and spread just as wide; natural beauty to
Utah Agave (Agave Utahensis) — the Utah Agave will produce a towering flower stalk
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