Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Mexico
  
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
  
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
  
Habitat
gardens
  
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
12-5
  
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
  
Long linear and narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
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
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
  
AGAVE americana
  
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
  
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
  
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
  
अमेरिकी रामबांस
  
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
  
amerikanische Agave
  
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
  
Agave américaine
  
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
  
Agave americana
  
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
  
American αγαύη
  
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
  
Agave americana
  
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
  
Amerykański Agawa
  
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
  
American Agave
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Agavaceae
  
Genus
Hibiscus
  
Agave
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Malveae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Malvoideae
  
Agavoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available