Agave americana
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Century Plant
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 6' x 10' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Infrequent |
| Special Features | Deer Resistant, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15, 24" Box, 36" Box |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 10, 12-24 |
| Plant Type | Succulent |
Succulent perennial with blue-green leaves growing up to 6′ long they have hooked spines along the margins and a spike tip. The plant can grow up to 10′ wide and in 10 or so years will produce a 15′-40′ flower stalk of yellow-green flowers. It prefers full sun to partial shade with moderate to little water when established.
