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    Agave americana 'Marginata'

    Also Known As

    • Agave americana var. marginata
    • Marginata Century Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Agave americana 'Marginata' plant details

    Agave americana 'Marginata' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, gold and variegated foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave americana 'Marginata'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, gold and variegated
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave americana 'Marginata'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This beautiful variegated form has bluish green leaves edged in gold. Perfect for creating pots of high visual impact on your patio or balcony. Underplant with Echeveria for a sophisticated touch. Reportedly hardy to minus four Celsius, larger plants will

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    This imposing specimen plant has undulating spine tipped grey-green leaves edged in creamy yellow. If confined to a pot it will at most reach 3', but in the open ground it may grow to 4-5'.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Full Sun. Outdoor. .

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Agave americana marginata or Century Plant, said that it takes 100 years to flower; beautiful long strap like cream and green leaves form a large rosette

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Large spiny sage green leaves are ornamented with a pale yellow margin. Quite impressive with age.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Agave americana 'Marginata' plant

    How to Grow Agave americana 'Marginata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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