Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Root, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Peony
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
Peony
In German
amerikanische Agave
Pfingstrose
In French
Agave américaine
Pivoine
In Spanish
Agave americana
Peonía
In Greek
American αγαύη
παιωνία
In Portuguese
Agave americana
Peônia
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
Piwonia
In Latin
American Agave
AGLAOPHOTIS
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of American Agave and Peony
Season and care of American Agave and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Peony is Neutral.
American Agave and Peony Physical Information
American Agave and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is 25.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Peony are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Agave and Peony
Care of American Agave and Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, 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 Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.