Ember American century plant
Agave 'Ember'
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Ember' American century plant (Agave 'Ember') is a succulent for containers, specimen plantings, and rock gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It blooms in early to late summer and draws butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with Tuscan Blue rosemary, Lion's tail, Sedge, and Statice.