Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico
Types
-
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Habitat
Cliffs, Moist woods, Riverbanks
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Copper
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Dark Red
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, 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
Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PERSICARIA virginiana
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Jumpseed
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
jumpseed
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
jumpseed
amerikanische Agave
In French
jumpseed
Agave américaine
In Spanish
jumpseed
Agave americana
In Greek
jumpseed
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
jumpseed
Agave americana
In Polish
jumpseed
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
Salire celeritate
American Agave
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Polygonaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Jumpseed and American Agave
Season and care of Jumpseed and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Jumpseed and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumpseed season is Summer and Fall and American Agave season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jumpseed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumpseed is Acidic, Neutral and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Jumpseed and American Agave Physical Information
Jumpseed and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Jumpseed height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas American Agave height is 25.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jumpseed and American Agave are as follows:
Jumpseed flower color: Light Green
Jumpseed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Jumpseed and American Agave
Care of Jumpseed and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumpseed pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jumpseed 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.