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Agave harvardiana

Havard Agave

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Succulent grows to 2' x 3'. Stout glaucous grey leaves armed with marginal teeth and a sharp terminal spine. Occasionally produces offsets. Full sun at higher elevations, some protection at lower. Flower stalk is candelabra of large clusters of yellow flowers. Very cold hardy. Native to rocky grasslands in west Texas and northern Mexico

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Green, Yellow

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants according to their water needs.

Creating separate zones for drought-tolerant plants, medium water-use plants, and water-thirsty grass will help prevent overwatering.