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    Agave americana

    Also Known As

    • American Agave
    • Century Plant
    • Maguey

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4'-7'
    • W: 4'-12'

    planting zones

    • 6a-11

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    Agave americana plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave americana

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 12 FT - wide, 4 FT - 7 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, monocarpic, rock garden, rosette-forming, winter interest, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave americana

    USDA Zones: 6a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Known as the Century plant, though it doesn't live quite that long (~20 years). Large, open rosette of thick, succulent grey-blue leaves with sharp, brown marginal spines. Offsets regularly. Can get 10 ft tall with 40 foot bloom spike.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    A dramatic slow-growing succulent from the genus that brings us tequila. Perfect for creating pots of high visual impact on your patio or balcony. Underplant with Echeveria for a sophisticated touch. Reportedly hardy to minus nine 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. Available in small quantities. Please enquire.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Full Sun. Outdoor. Huge 15 to 40 feet tall spike with Yellow Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Big, blue and very architectural. Loves hot and dry. Fabulous as a companion, or in a huge container. What a statement!

    By: Specialty Ornamentals

    Sharp drainage. Full sun. Protect from excess moisture.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Agave americana plant

    How to Grow Agave americana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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