Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Types
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
Borage
In German
amerikanische Agave
Borretsch
In French
Agave américaine
Bourrache
In Spanish
Agave americana
borraja
In Greek
American αγαύη
Borage
In Portuguese
Agave americana
Borragem
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
Ogórecznik
In Latin
American Agave
borage
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Agavaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Agave and Borage
Season and care of American Agave and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Borage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Borage is Neutral.
American Agave and Borage Physical Information
American Agave and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Borage are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of American Agave and Borage
Care of American Agave and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.