Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, California, Texas
Mexico
Types
Virginia
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Sedative
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
pennywort
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Wassernabel
amerikanische Agave
In French
pennywort
Agave américaine
In Spanish
Centella
Agave americana
In Greek
pennywort
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
conchelo
Agave americana
In Polish
wąkrota
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
pennywort
American Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pennywort and American Agave
Season and care of Pennywort and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Pennywort and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pennywort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Agave season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Pennywort and American Agave Physical Information
Pennywort and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pennywort and American Agave are as follows:
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
Pennywort 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 Pennywort and American Agave
Care of Pennywort and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pennywort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pennywort 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.