Mediopicta Aurea American century plant
Agave americana 'Mediopicta Aurea'
USDA zones9 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size6 to 8 feet tall6 to 8 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 Aurea' American century plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta Aurea') is a succulent for containers, specimen planting, 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 or part sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. Underplant a pot with Echeveria for a sophisticated touch. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Smaller plants make a distinctive houseplant in a sunny window.
Pairs well with Stonecrop, Lamb’s ear, and Nigrescens mondo grass.