Agave americana marginata
Yellow Margin Century Plant
Description
This form has a creamy yellow margin around the edge of the leaves and will grow 6-10' tall x 13' wide. It is a native to Mexico, and has a very open growth habit with leaves that recurve 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
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.