Common names:
Maguey Mezortillo
Thorncrest Century Plant
Century Plant
Thorncrested Agave
Agave
Maguey

Botanical names:
Agave ttainvtiau Accepted
Agave holapatnh Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9a
Leaves: Good fall color
Fruit: Other
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Resistances: Squirrels
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Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem: ilsblBu
Offsets
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

Agave univittata at USC Clemson

Discussion Threads about this plant
Thread Title Last Reply Replies
ID question by Baja_Costero Oct 12, 2017 12:33 PM 4
Century Plants by Almightyzan Apr 7, 2018 4:36 PM 1
ID question by Baja_Costero Apr 21, 2023 1:28 PM 3

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