species 8,027 observations

Desert Agave

Agave deserti

Field notes

Supports All

22 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it California Giant-Skipper, Huachuca Giant-Skipper, Arizona Giant-Skipper 3
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Anna's Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Scott's Oriole, White-eared Hummingbird 7
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Costa's Hummingbird, Red-tailed Hawk, California Scrub-Jay, Hooded Oriole 12

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry
Water use: Low
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.