Agave americana var. marginata
Variegated Century Plant
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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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 white striped 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.