Agave, Blue Agave, Tequila Agave, Century Plant, Maguey
Agavetequilana 'Weber's Blue'

Family: Asparagaceae Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species: tequilana (te-kee-lee-AH-na)
Cultivar: Weber's Blue

Synonym:Agave palmaris

Synonym:Agave pedrosana

Synonym:Agave subtilis

Synonym:Agave Maguey

Category

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pale Green
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From bulbils

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds