Century Plant, Maguey

Agave Americana

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Overview

Agave americana, commonly known as Century Plant or Maguey, is a dramatic succulent reaching sizes of 6-10 ft wide with gray to blue-green leaves. Its iconic flower spike, soaring to 15-30 ft once in its 10-30-year lifespan, captivates any landscape. Perfect for xeriscaping, it thrives in well-draining soil and full sun, requiring minimal water. Spacing is crucial due to size and sharp spines. Hardy to USDA zones 8-11.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 8–11Climate Arid, Mediterranean

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — commonly known as Century Plant or Maguey

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–10 Ft.
Mature width: 8–13 Ft.

Classification

Family: Agavaceae
Climate: Arid, Mediterranean

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Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — Contrary to its name, it flowers once in its lifetime, typically between 10 and 30 years; perfect for, image 52

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — The spectacular flower stalk soars quickly, often reaching heights of up to 15-30 feet, image 53

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — the plant will gradually die; being mindful of pedestrian traffic due to its sharp leaf tips, image 54

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — ensuring progeny to continue its legacy in the garden; the spectacular flower stalk soars quickly, often, image 56

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — commonly known as the Century Plant or Maguey; being mindful of pedestrian traffic due to its sharp leaf, image 48

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — is a remarkable succulent that brings an exotic flair and structural beauty to any landscape; perfect for, image 49

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — Native to Mexico and the southwestern United States; the spectacular flower stalk soars quickly, often, image 50

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — but not before producing several offshoots around its base; perfect for xeriscaping, it thrives in, image 55

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — succulent with yellow blooms; the spectacular flower stalk soars quickly, often reaching heights of up to, image 62

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — Given ample space to accommodate its spread; being mindful of pedestrian traffic due to its sharp leaf, image 57

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — It thrives in full sun and requires well-draining soil to prevent root rot; the spectacular flower stalk, image 59

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — yellow flowers in the garden; perfect for xeriscaping, it thrives in well-draining soil and full sun, image 61

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — being mindful of pedestrian traffic due to its sharp leaf tips, image 60

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — this low-maintenance and drought-tolerant Agave makes an impressive focal point; perfect for xeriscaping, image 58

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — commonly known as Century Plant or Maguey; perfect for xeriscaping, it thrives in well-draining soil and, image 64

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — succulent for full; being mindful of pedestrian traffic due to its sharp leaf tips, image 63

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — commonly known as the Century Plant or Maguey; being mindful of pedestrian traffic due to its sharp leaf, image 69

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — Spacing is crucial due to size and sharp spines; the spectacular flower stalk soars quickly, often, image 68

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — Perfect for xeriscaping, it thrives in well-draining soil and full sun, requiring minimal water, image 67

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — Its iconic flower spike, soaring to 15-30 ft once in its 10-30-year lifespan, captivates any landscape, image 66

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — is a dramatic succulent reaching sizes of 6-10 ft wide with gray to blue-green leaves; the spectacular, image 65

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — The spectacular flower stalk soars quickly, often reaching heights of up to 15-30 feet, image 74

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — Contrary to its name, it flowers once in its lifetime, typically between 10 and 30 years; perfect for, image 73

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — striking rosette of fleshy spiny-edged leaves; being mindful of pedestrian traffic due to its sharp leaf, image 72

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