Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Canada, Mexico, China
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Biodegradable plastics production, Soil conservation
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Animal Feed, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AGAVE
PANICUM virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
Common Name
Century plant
Dallas Blues Switchgrass, Switchgrass
In Hindi
रामबांस
Dallas Blues Grass
In German
Agave
Dallas Blues Grass
In French
Agave
Dallas Blues Grass
In Spanish
Agave
Dallas azules Hierba
In Greek
Agave
Dallas Blues Grass
In Portuguese
Agave
Dallas azuis da grama
In Polish
Agawa
Dallas Blues Grass
In Latin
Agave
Dallas Blues Grass
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Agave and Dallas Blues Grass
Season and care of Agave and Dallas Blues Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Dallas Blues Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dallas Blues Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Dallas Blues Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Dallas Blues Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Agave and Dallas Blues Grass Physical Information
Agave and Dallas Blues Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dallas Blues Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and Dallas Blues Grass are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Dallas Blues Grass flower color: Orange and Purple
- Dallas Blues Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Agave and Dallas Blues Grass
Care of Agave and Dallas Blues Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Dallas Blues Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dallas Blues Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.