Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
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
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
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
FOENICULUM vulgare
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Common Fennel, Fennel
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
सौंफ़
In German
amerikanische Agave
Fenchel
In French
Agave américaine
Fenouil
In Spanish
Agave americana
Hinojo
In Greek
American αγαύη
Μάραθο
In Portuguese
Agave americana
Funcho
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
Koper włoski
In Latin
American Agave
faeniculi
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Agavaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Agave and Fennel
Season and care of American Agave and Fennel is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Fennel Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fennel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Fennel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Agave and Fennel Physical Information
American Agave and Fennel physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Fennel are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Fennel flower color: Yellow
- Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Care of American Agave and Fennel
Care of American Agave and Fennel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.