Agave valenciana

Also Known As

Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6'-7'
W: 10'-12'

planting zones

10a-12

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Agave valenciana plant details

Agave valenciana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave valenciana

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave valenciana

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An absolutely massive and ULTRA RARE “Century Plant”! Growing up to a whopping 7’ tall and 12’ across, its long, narrow, serrated leaves form a loose, solitary rosette. We grow our plants from seed, so color may vary, but it is generally a blue-gray or blue-green when mature. Native to the canyons and dry woodlands of Jalisco, Mexico, it is highly prized for a mezcal called raicilla made from its massive heart. Once fully mature, it produces an airy 20’ tall flower spike with clusters of golden blooms loved by bees, hummers and a plethora of wildlife. After flowering, the plant will die (along with all your dreams of home-brewed mescal), but it should reseed for future generations of booze in potentia. Provide good drainage and protect from frost.