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Agave americana 'Variegata'

Variegated Century Plant

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Information by: Mountain States Nursery        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This form has a creamy yellow margin around the edge of the leaves. This agave will grow 6-10' tall and up to 13' wide. It is native to Mexico. This agave has a very open growth habit, with leaves that curve along their length. -Mountain States Nursery

 

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, 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

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.