Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico
North America
Types
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Dark Green, 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
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Sunflower
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
Sūrajamukhī
In German
amerikanische Agave
Sonnenblume
In French
Agave américaine
Tournesol
In Spanish
Agave americana
Girasol
In Greek
American αγαύη
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Agave americana
Girassol
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
słonecznik
In Latin
American Agave
Helianthus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Agavaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Helianthodeae
Season and Care of American Agave and Sunflower
Season and care of American Agave and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sunflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
American Agave and Sunflower Physical Information
American Agave and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of American Agave and Sunflower are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of American Agave and Sunflower
Care of American Agave and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.