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Agave americana var. medio-picta 'Alba'.

Agave americana var. medio-picta 'Alba'-

Agave americana var. medio-picta 'Alba'.

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White Striped Century Plant

This medium-sized variegated century plant has bluish-green margins and a creamy-white central stripe. Margins have down curved spines and a long spine at the tip. This is a very pretty and large dramatic plant that requires plenty of room

Agave americana var. medio-picta 'Alba'

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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 : Variegated - Creamy white with blue-green margins.

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 : 4-6 ft.

Average size maturity height : 3-4 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