Dwarf Century Plant
A small to medium-sized species with a distinctive upright, urn-shaped rosette. Leaf margins are mostly smooth or may have very fine teeth near the leaf base. The 1" spine at tip of leaf is dark brown. Can tolerate full sun in coastal or cooler areas but does best with partial shade inland.
Agave desmettiana
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Smooth
Leaf shape : Lance-shaped
Leaf color : Pale greenish yellow to dark blue-green
Flower Characteristics
Flower notes : This plant is monocarpic - it will flower only once then die. Flowering may occur after 8 years or more of plant growth in the ground. Remove flower before buds form to prolong plant life.
Flower width : 3-8"
Flower shape : Panicle
Flower color : Yellow
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 3-4 ft.
Average size maturity height : 2-3 ft.
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 25 to 30 F (Z9b)
Light exposure : Sun
Landscape Attributes
Attractive bark :Yes