Marginata American century plant
Agave americana 'Marginata'
RHS AGM 2003
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall4 to 6 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand
Garden uses
Notes
'Marginata' American century plant (Agave americana 'Marginata') is a succulent for specimen plantings, rock gardens, and accents. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy soil. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It grows slowly into a clumping form and blooms in early to late summer.
Pairs well with Evergold sedge, Tuscan Blue rosemary, and Lemon grass.