Century Plant
A large agave with smooth, grey-blue, hard, nearly rigid leaves. Margins have down curved spines and a long spine at the tip. A large dramatic plant that also does well in containers.
Agave americana
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit edible :Yes
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Smooth, nearly rigid
Leaf length : 36-72"
Leaf width : 6-10"
Leaf shape : Sword-shaped with undulating margins; recurved tip
Leaf color : Grey to grey-blue
Flower Characteristics
Flower notes : This plant is monocarpic - it will flower only once then die. Flowering may occur after 10 years or more of plant growth in the ground.
Flower shape : Panicle
Flower color : Yellow
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 6-12 ft.
Average size maturity height : 4-8 ft.
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 15 to 20 F( Z8b)
Sunset zone : 10, 12-24
Water requirements : Rarely (Drought Tolerant)
Light exposure : Sun
Landscape Attributes
Under oak trees : Yes
Barrier plants : Yes
Seashore conditions : Yes
Oak root fungus resistance : Yes
Hummingbirds : Yes
Hedges and screens :Yes
Frost tender : Yes
Fragrance : Yes
Erosion control : Yes
Drought tolerant : Yes
Deer resistant : Yes
Butterflies : Yes
Colorful fruits and berries : Yes
Birds : Yes
Autumn foliage color : Yes
Attractive bark : Yes
Allergenic plants : Yes