Agave gypsophila
Gypsum Century Plant
Description
This architecturally interesting succulent has a single rosette that opens its wavy, gray green leaves, eventually reaching 2' tall and 3' wide. Margins of leaves have soft spines. Yellow blooms appear on panicles, 6'-8' tall, but infrequently. This agave can be planted in full sun near coastal areas but needs shade in warmer inland areas. It prefers well draining soil and is drought tolerant once it's established.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.