Agave

Agave americana

Dramatic architectural succulent with bold rosettes. Blooms once spectacularly, then dies.

Quick Facts

Sun:☀️ Full Sun

Water:💧 Low

USDA Zones:Zones 8–11

Space:🌱 Small Bed, 🏡 Large Garden

Soil:Sandy, Loam, Chalky

Best Season(s):Spring, Summer

Experience Level:🌱 Beginner

Native Range:Mexico & Southwestern United States

Bloom Color:Tall yellow-green flower spike (many species bloom only once, at the end of life, after 10+ years)

Bloom Cycle:Once in the plant's lifetime for most species (monocarpic)

Plant where you will not brush against it — tips are sharp. Remove offsets (pups) before they crowd.

Toxic to cats and dogs (calcium oxalates and saponins) — causes oral irritation; the rigid spine tips are a serious physical hazard too.

Informational only — always check with a veterinarian if you suspect your pet has eaten something it shouldn't have.

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