Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
Mexico
Types
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Habitat
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Black Walnut Toxicity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Narcissus
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Daffodil
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
हलका पीला
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Narzisse
amerikanische Agave
In French
Jonquille
Agave américaine
In Spanish
Narciso
Agave americana
In Greek
ασφόδελος
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
Abrótea
Agave americana
In Polish
żonkil
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
Asphodelus
American Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Narcisseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Daffodil and American Agave
Season and care of Daffodil and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Daffodil and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daffodil season is All year and American Agave season is All year. The type of soil for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daffodil is Acidic and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Daffodil and American Agave Physical Information
Daffodil and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Daffodil and American Agave are as follows:
Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
Daffodil leaf color: Green
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Daffodil and American Agave
Care of Daffodil and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daffodil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.