Palmer's Century Plant
Agave palmeri
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Succulent, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Bats, hummingbirds, moths, bees |
| Has Spines | Yes |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
5 × 4 |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | June-August |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -10 °F |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are well armed, stout; all radiate in from the main stem, forming a rosette |
| Fruit | A dry capsule that stays on the stalk. |
| Longevity In years |
15 |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 3000-6000 ft. |
| Description | Palmer's Agave is the primary Agave species in southeastern Arizona, and is replaced by its close relative Agave chrysantha in central Arizona. Both form lovely medium sized rosettes, generally with a small number of offsets. Tall flower stalks produce gorgeous golden blooms after approximately 10-15 years. At that point, the central flowering rosette will die, but basal sprouts will take its place. As with all species in the genus, give A. palmeri plenty of room to avoid issues with the marginal teeth and terminal spines. |
