Mediopicta Alba American century plant
Agave americana 'Mediopicta Alba'
RHS AGM 1994
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall4 to 6 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Mediopicta Alba' American century plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta Alba') is a succulent for borders, containers, specimen planting, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It grows slowly in a clumping form, stays evergreen, and tolerates drought and salt. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. Give it room to spread.
Pairs well with Aeonium, Coral aloe, Stonecrop, and Narrow-leaf chalksticks.