Agave americana 'Variegata'
Variegated Century Plant
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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.