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
Blue Oat grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Gray 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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer
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
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Itchy eyes
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
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
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
Used as a nutritious food item
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
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Oatgrass
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
जई घास
In German
amerikanische Agave
Ährengras
In French
Agave américaine
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Agave americana
oat Grass
In Greek
American αγαύη
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Agave americana
aveia-
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
Owies trawa
In Latin
American Agave
oat Grass
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Aveneae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Agave and Oatgrass
Season and care of American Agave and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
American Agave and Oatgrass Physical Information
American Agave and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Oatgrass are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of American Agave and Oatgrass
Care of American Agave and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.