Golden Flowered Century Plant

Agave chrysantha, Asparagaceae

Zones

8–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Smooth MesquiteProsopis laevigata

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Old Man Prickly PearCactus senilis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Manna PlantAlhagi graecorum

Nitrogen Fixation

Dryland Centipede GrassEremochloa bimaculata

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

KidneywoodEysenhardtia polystachya

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

Desert Prickly PearOpuntia phaeacantha

Pollinator SharingWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Athel TreeTamarix aphylla

Tamarix salt accumulation and deep root competition negatively affects Agave establishment

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionFiber ProductionLiving FenceErosion Control

Edible Parts

Flower StalksSap

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingSoap

Common Questions

What zones does Golden Flowered Century Plant grow in?

Golden Flowered Century Plant grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Golden Flowered Century Plant?

Good companions for Golden Flowered Century Plant include Smooth Mesquite, Old Man Prickly Pear, Manna Plant, Dryland Centipede Grass, Kidneywood.

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