Utah Century Plant

Agave utahensis, Asparagaceae

Zones

8–10

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Nevada EphedraEphedra nevadensis

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Desert Bird of ParadiseCaesalpinia gilliesii

Pollinator SharingNurse Plant

LechuguillaAgave lechuguilla

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Long-leaf Joint FirEphedra trifurca

Nurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Emory OakQuercus emoryi

Oak may produce allelopathic compounds while competing for light with century plant

Uses

Functions

Living FenceErosion ControlWater HarvestingFiber Production

Edible Parts

Flower StalksHearts

Medicinal Uses

AntisepticAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Utah Century Plant grow in?

Utah Century Plant grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Utah Century Plant?

Good companions for Utah Century Plant include Nevada Ephedra, Desert Bird of Paradise, Lechuguilla, Long-leaf Joint Fir.

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