Outdoor Succulents
Agave chiapensis (Agave)
Agave chiapensis
Also known as Chiapas Agave
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About This Plant
Agave chiapensis (Agave), 'Agave', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
A hardy outdoor succulent , sedums, sempervivums, and other rosette and mat-forming species adapted to PNW gardens.
Full sun suits this plant. Plant in well-drained, lean, sandy soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 10. Sharp drainage essential. Drought-tolerant once established. Most tolerate cold but resent wet winter feet.
For Pacific Northwest native alternatives, browse our PNW Natives collection , Mahonia aquifolium, Aquilegia formosa, Tellima grandiflora, and many more support local pollinators and wildlife.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Agave chiapensis
- Common name
- Chiapas Agave
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 0.3 to 2 ft tall × 1 to 2 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Bloom time
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink, Yellow, Red
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Hummingbirds, Bees
- Wildlife: Hummingbird nectar
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling