Agave americana 'Variegata' |
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Variegated Century Plant |
Description
This form has a creamy yellow margin around the edge of the leaves. This agave will grow 6-10' tall by up to 13' wide. Nativew to Mexico. Very open growth habit, leaves recurve along their length. -Mountain States Nursery
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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
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:
Check soil moisture below the surface with a soil probe or large screwdriver, trowel or shovel. Don't assume the plants need water just because the soil surface looks dry.