Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Mexico
  
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
  
Types
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
  
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
  
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
  
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
3-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Blue, Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loose, Moist
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Late Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loose, Moist
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune ocassionally
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
  
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
  
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
  
Lupinus
  
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
  
Hybrid Lupine
  
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
  
वृक संयंत्र
  
In German
amerikanische Agave
  
lupine
  
In French
Agave américaine
  
usine de lupin
  
In Spanish
Agave americana
  
planta de lupino
  
In Greek
American αγαύη
  
φυτό λούπινο
  
In Portuguese
Agave americana
  
tremoço planta
  
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
  
łubin roślin
  
In Latin
American Agave
  
Plinio herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Agavaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Agave
  
Lupinus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Agavoideae
  
Faboideae
  
Season and Care of American Agave and Lupine
Season and care of American Agave and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lupine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
American Agave and Lupine Physical Information
American Agave and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Lupine are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of American Agave and Lupine
Care of American Agave and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.