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Posted 06/01/2023 in Perennial

Agave americana

Very large, handsome evergreen lily-like blue-green foliage. Xeric qualities and a stunning bloom stalk with maturity at ten years or more. Makes a great landscape focal point or accent and can be used in pots away from foot traffic.

Post Details

Latin Name
Agave americana
Common Name
American Century Plant
Planting Zone
Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
3-6 ft
Spread
6-10 ft
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

Very large, handsome evergreen lily-like blue-green foliage. Xeric qualities and a stunning bloom stalk with maturity at ten years or more. Makes a great landscape focal point or accent and can be used in pots away from foot traffic.

Special Care Instructions

Blooms once between the 10th and 25th years and then dies.

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