Agave americana ~ Blue Agave, American Century Plant-ServeScape
Agave americana ~ Blue Agave, American Century Plant
Agave americana ~ Blue Agave, American Century Plant-ServeScape
Agave americana ~ Blue Agave, American Century Plant-ServeScape
Agave americana ~ Blue Agave, American Century Plant-ServeScape
Agave americana ~ Blue Agave, American Century Plant-ServeScape
Agave americana ~ Blue Agave, American Century Plant-ServeScape
Agave americana ~ Blue Agave, American Century Plant
Agave americana ~ Blue Agave, American Century Plant-ServeScape
Agave americana ~ Blue Agave, American Century Plant-ServeScape
Agave americana ~ Blue Agave, American Century Plant-ServeScape
Agave americana ~ Blue Agave, American Century Plant-ServeScape

Agave americana

Blue Agave, American Century Plant

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The Blue Agave is a succulent plant native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It's known for its large, spiky leaves that are a beautiful blue-green color. This plant is very drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping or for gardens in dry climates.

One of the most interesting things about the Blue Agave is its life cycle. It grows slowly for many years, storing up energy. Then, after about 10 to 30 years, it sends up a tall flower stalk, blooms, and then dies. This is why it's sometimes called the "Century Plant," even though it doesn't actually live for a century.

The Blue Agave prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It's a large plant, often reaching up to 6 feet in height and spread, so it needs plenty of space to grow. It's also important to be careful when handling this plant, as the leaves are very sharp.

Type: 

Succulent

Origins:

Southern N. America and Mexico

Height: 

3’ - 6’

Spread: 

8’ - 10’

Spacing: 

10’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

8 - 10

Culture: 

Full Sun

Bloom Color: 

Yellow (Very Rare)

Season of Interest: 

Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  No serious diseases or pests, but watch for agave weevils, slugs, and snails.  Root rot may occur in poorly drained soils. 

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Distylium, Hardy Ice Plant, Stonecrop

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

Agave americana ~ Blue Agave, American Century Plant-ServeScape

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