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A large agave with smooth, grey-blue, hard, nearly rigid leaves. Margins have down curved spines and a long spine at the tip. A large dramatic plant that also does well in containers.

Century Plant

Agave americana

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SKU

AGA-AME-92623

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Fruit Characteristics

Fruit edible :

Yes

Leaf Characteristics

Leaf texture :

Smooth, nearly rigid

Leaf length :

36-72"

Leaf width :

6-10"

Leaf shape :

Sword-shaped with undulating margins; recurved tip

Leaf color :

Grey to grey-blue

Flower Characteristics

Flower notes :

This plant is monocarpic - it will flower only once then die. Flowering may occur after 10 years or more of plant growth in the ground.

Flower shape :

Panicle

Flower color :

Yellow

Plant Anatomy

Foliage growth cycle :

Evergreen

Average size maturity width :

6-12 ft.

Average size maturity height :

4-8 ft.

Cultural Information

USDA Zone :

15 to 20 F( Z8b)

Sunset zone :

10, 12-24

Water requirements :

Rarely (Drought Tolerant)

Light exposure :

Sun

Landscape Attributes

Under oak trees :

Yes

Barrier plants :

Yes

Seashore conditions :

Yes

Oak root fungus resistance :

Yes

Hummingbirds :

Yes

Hedges and screens :

Yes

Frost tender :

Yes

Fragrance :

Yes

Erosion control :

Yes

Drought tolerant :

Yes

Deer resistant :

Yes

Butterflies :

Yes

Colorful fruits and berries :

Yes

Birds :

Yes

Autumn foliage color :

Yes

Attractive bark :

Yes

Allergenic plants :

Yes

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