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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 8–11Type SucculentClimate 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

Type
Succulent
Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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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 44
Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — commonly known as Century Plant or Maguey; perfect for xeriscaping, it thrives in well-draining soil and, image 43
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 87
Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — commonly known as the Century Plant or Maguey
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) — this low-maintenance and drought-tolerant Agave makes an impressive focal point; perfect for xeriscaping, image 100
Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — It thrives in full sun and requires well-draining soil to prevent root rot; the spectacular flower stalk soars
Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — this low-maintenance and drought-tolerant Agave makes an impressive focal point; perfect for xeriscaping, it thrives
Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — but not before producing several offshoots around its base; perfect for xeriscaping, it thrives in well-draining soil
Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — The spectacular flower stalk soars quickly, often reaching heights of up to 15-30 feet, image 95
Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — Perfect for xeriscaping, it thrives in well-draining soil and full sun, requiring minimal water, image 46
Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — ensuring progeny to continue its legacy in the garden; the spectacular flower stalk soars quickly, often, image 77
Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — Native to Mexico and the southwestern United States; the spectacular flower stalk soars quickly, often, image 134
Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — succulent for full
Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — yellow flowers in the garden; perfect for xeriscaping, it thrives in well-draining soil and full sun, image 124
Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — The spectacular flower stalk soars quickly, often reaching heights of up to 15-30 feet, image 32
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) — succulent for full; being mindful of pedestrian traffic due to its sharp leaf tips
Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — succulent for full; being mindful of pedestrian traffic due to its sharp leaf tips, image 126
Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — the plant will gradually die; being mindful of pedestrian traffic due to its sharp leaf tips
Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — It thrives in full sun and requires well-draining soil to prevent root rot; the spectacular flower stalk, image 101
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