Kaibab Agave
Agave utahensis subsp. kaibabensis
Agave
Asparagaceae
Flowering Plants
Zone 3–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Kaibab Agave is a rare, compact subspecies native to the Kaibab Plateau in northern Arizona that demands full sun and extremely well-draining rocky or gravelly soil. It is very cold-hardy for an agave and requires almost no supplemental watering once established. Handle with care as the leaf tips are sharply pointed.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 21-30 Days • Water Sparingly; Allow Soil To Dry Completely Between Waterings
Soil pH
7 – 8
Temperature
-40° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Arizona
Attracts
🐝 Hummingbirds
🐝 Bees
🐝 Moths
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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No nurseries currently have this species in stock.