Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Mexico
Types
Not Available
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
Warmer regions
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-5
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
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
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Trifolium pratense
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Red Clover
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
लाल तिपतिया घास
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Rotklee
amerikanische Agave
In French
Trèfle rouge
Agave américaine
In Spanish
Trébol rojo
Agave americana
In Greek
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
Trevo vermelho
Agave americana
In Polish
Czerwona koniczyna
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
Trifolium pratense
American Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trifolieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Red Clover and American Agave
Wondering what are the properties of Red Clover and American Agave? We provide you with everything About Red Clover and American Agave. Red Clover doesn't have thorns and American Agave doesn't have thorns. Also Red Clover does not have fragrant flowers. Red Clover has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease and Nausea and American Agave has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Clover and American Agave and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Clover and American Agave
Season and care of Red Clover and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Red Clover and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Clover is Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Clover is Neutral and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Clover and American Agave Physical Information
Red Clover and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Clover and American Agave are as follows:
Red Clover flower color: Pink
Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Red Clover and American Agave
Care of Red Clover and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Clover 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 Red Clover 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.