Botanical Name: Agave colorata Add
Common Name: Mescal Ceniza Agave  
Plant photo of: Agave colorata
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

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

Very Low, 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

Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: George Hull MSN
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

Medium sized, forms low clumps 3' tall x 4' wide. Striking blue-grey leaves short & broad with intricate bud prints. Leaves are heavily toothed with dark brown teeth. Native to Sonora, Mexico, is hardy to 15f. Slow to moderate growth rate, thrives in full sun and reflected heat exposures. It will also grow in coastal areas with good drainage. Protect from agave snout weevil Great in pots or in the landscape. Bright yellow flowers.-Mountain States Nursery
Tolerates 15f