Twin Flowered Agave
Agave geminiflora
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | a-GAH-vee jem-in-ih-FLOR-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | The species name 'geminiflora' comes from the Latin word twin-flowered, referring to the yellow flowers that are arranged in pairs along the stem. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; foliage forms rosette 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Blooms once at full maturity, 10 to 15 years or older. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Specimen, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Heat Loving, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Aloe (Aloe); Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe); Agastache (Agastache); |
Provide lean to average, well-drained soil. Thrives in full sun in cool coastal areas; shelter from harsh afternoon sun and reflected heat in hot summer areas. Drought tolerant once established, but looks best with periodic water in extreme heat. The mother plant declines after flowering; younger rosettes will perpetuate the plant.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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