This species of Agave is adorned with large arching leaves tipped with spikes; these spikes are used as protection. Once planted, the Century Plant can take between 20-30 years to produce a flower, once it sends out an off shoot this is considered the plants final display before dying.
Agave americana (Century Plant)
Agave americana
Century Plant
This species of Agave is adorned with large arching leaves tipped with spikes; these spikes are used as protection. Once planted, the Century Plant can take between 20-30 years to produce a flower, once it sends out an off shoot this is considered the plants final display before dying.
| Plant Type | Cactus / Succulent |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F)Zone 8 (10° F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 3-6ft |
| Spread | 6-10ft |
| Characteristics | Award Winning, Great Foliage, Showy, Variegated |
| Attracts | Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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