Agave pedunculifera

Gentle solitary agave, distinguished from standard A. attenuata by its non existent or short trunk, fewer suckers and softly serrated leaf margins. Showy chartreuse columnar flower-stalk. Leaves are lightly recurved. Tolerates drought but prefers moderate water.

	height	2–3ft
	width	3–4ft
	tolerates	Coast, Cool Summers, Drought, Fog, Pots
	water needs	Low – Moderate
	water info	This agave appreciates more water than most. Though it is still quite drought tolerant, it should receive some additional summer water.
	hardy to	28F
	exposure	Full Sun – Part Sun
	indoor outdoor	Outdoor
	drainage	In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
	fertilizing	All Purpose, Low Needs
	origin	Mexico
	california native	No
	sunset zones	16, 17, 21–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Most agave are monocarpic, meaning that a head will grow larger and larger over time, building up energy, then send off a spectacular flower and afterward decline and die.

More Info

Reclassified as agave attenuata subspecies dentata in 2006.