Agave americana 'Variegata'

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Variegated Century Plant

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Information by: Mountain States Nursery Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

This Agave has a creamy yellow margins around the edge of the leaves. It will grow 6'-10' tall by up to 13' wide. It is native to Mexico. It has a very open growth habit, with leaves that recurve along their length.

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Yellow, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Weather changes - so should your watering schedule. Be sure to make seasonal watering adjustments at a minimum.