Flame American century plant
Agave 'Flame'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Flame' American century plant (Agave 'Flame') is a succulent for borders, containers, rock gardens, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It stays evergreen and tolerates drought and salt. Deer tend to browse other plants first. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit it.
Pairs well with Oleander, Jojoba, Italian cypress, and Mexican petunia.