Agave univittata
striped agave
Flower Colors
Description
An evergreen succulent, forming a rosette of thick, yellow-green leaves with strongly wavy edges. Leaves have small, closely spaced, sharp teeth along the margins and short spines at the tip. Mature plants may produce a tall spike of yellow-green flowers, after which the central rosette dies off
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H4
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 9-10
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenPatio and container plantsSub-tropicalConservatory and greenhouse