Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Agave americana var. marginata |
Principal Common Name | Agave |
Common Name(s) | Century Plant |
Synonym | |
Description | A very large and bold Agave with with leaves 4-6' long and silvery gray green with wide yellow margins ending with very sharp spines. |
General Comments | This Agave is a very large scale plant. Decide on a permanent location before planting as it will be difficult to move later. |
Origin | |
Nativity | Mexico |
Height Range | 6 - 0 FT |
Spread Range | 6 - 0 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | 8a : 8b : 9a : 9b : 10a : 10b : 11 |
Leaf Color | Gray-Green : Silver : Yellow |
Leaf Texture | Shiny : Spiny : Thick |
Form | Shrub : Succulent |
Flower Color | Chartreuse |
Flower Time | |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Easy |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Drought Tolerant : Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Color : Form |
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