American Aloe, Century Plant, Maguey, Flowering Aloe, Spiked Aloe, Mexican Soap Plant, Agave gracilispina
Incredibly beautiful and majestic, Agave americana (Century Plant) is a very large, evergreen perennial forming handsome rosettes of thick, spiny-edged, blue-green leaves, up to 6 ft. long (180 cm). The older leaves often gracefully arch down, suggesting motion, which makes the garden even more intriguing. Mature plants (at least 10 years old) are topped with a magnificent flower stalk that can reach 15 ft. (4m50), and bears large greenish-yellow flowers. This desert plant makes a dramatic focal point or accent and can be used in decorative pots away from foot traffic.
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Agave |
Common names | Agave, Century Plant |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spread |
6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Arizona, California, Louisiana, Southeast, Southwest, Texas, United States |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Agave |
Common names | Agave, Century Plant |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spread |
6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Arizona, California, Louisiana, Southeast, Southwest, Texas, United States |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Agave americana (Century Plant) do I need for my garden?
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Agave americana (Century Plant) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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