Agave - Century

Century Agave is the classic agave!  Its common name is derived from how long they were thought to live before blooming, although a century is an exaggeration. Sizable teeth along the leaf margins and sharp terminal spine adorn wide blue-green to gray-green strongly vertical leaves. They are low maintenance and have low water requirements. In their advanced age they are prone to suckering, with many baby off-shoots forming from the roots. Significant off-shooting can also occur due to stress conditions such as prolonged drought which can be avoided, but this also happens when the mother plant transitions from its vegetative state to reproductive state to bloom. Give these majestic beauties some space to grow and become a deserving focal point.

Scientific name:  Agave americana

Mature size:  5'-6' high x 6'-8' wide

Sun:  Full sun