American century plant
Agave americana
RHS AGM 1994
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size3 to 6 feet tall6 to 10 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Cactus/succulent
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Greenish yellow
- Foliage color
- Blue, gray/silver, green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
American century plant (Agave americana) is a succulent for specimens, accents, containers, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. The sharp leaf tips can hurt, so place it away from foot traffic. A tall bloom stalk appears when the plant matures at ten years or more.
Pairs well with Silver sage, Prairie dropseed, and Creeping thyme.
Native range
Cayman Is..