Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Asia
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
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Purple, Dark 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
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Tan
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Salt
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
ALOPECURUS
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Foxtail Grass
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
Foxtail Grass
In German
amerikanische Agave
Foxtail Grass
In French
Agave américaine
Foxtail Grass
In Spanish
Agave americana
Hierba de cola de zorra
In Greek
American αγαύη
αλωπέκουρου Grass
In Portuguese
Agave americana
grama de foxtail
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
ber trawy
In Latin
American Agave
panicum Grass
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Agave and Foxtail Grass
Season and care of American Agave and Foxtail Grass is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Foxtail Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Foxtail Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Agave and Foxtail Grass Physical Information
American Agave and Foxtail Grass physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Foxtail Grass are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
- Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of American Agave and Foxtail Grass
Care of American Agave and Foxtail Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.