New Mexico Century plant is a very cold hardy species with thick succulent silver gray leaves. The attractive foliage is edged with dark burgundy spines. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
Common Name | New Mexico Century Plant |
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Botanical Name | Agave neomexicana |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Mature Height | 15-18" tall |
Mature Spread | 24-30" wide |
Bloom Time | Late spring to late summer |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Evergreen Foliage | Yes |
Soil Moisture | Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
Amount Of Rain | Less than 10" (with irrigation), 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care) |
Advantages | Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Evergreen, Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant, Winter Interest, Adds Texture |
Ideal Region | West, Western Only, Southwest, Hot Desert, Coastal California |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
New Mexico Agave
$45.90Price