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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 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

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 likely be fairly hardy if kept dry and given some protection from cold. Smaller plants make a distinctive and no nonsense houseplant over the winter in a sunny window.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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

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How to Grow Agave americana 'Marginata'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter