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 6–10Climate 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

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; this impressive spire will bloom with clusters of, image 49

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) — After 8-15 years, it blooms once with a spectacular 10-15 foot tall spike, then perishes; this hardy plant features, image 50

Utah Agave (Agave Utahensis) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it requires minimal maintenance and water once established; its compact rosettes of spiky, image 51

Utah Agave (Agave Utahensis) — natural beauty to any landscape design; succulent for full, image 53

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