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Medio-Picta Century Plant

Agave americana 'Mediopicta'

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Overview

The Agave mediopicta 'Alba,' a stunning, perennial succulent with rosettes spanning up to 3 feet wide, commands attention with its striking, white-striped, blue-green leaves. These foliage blades culminate in sharp tips, reaching lengths of 18-24 inches. Drought-resistant, it thrives in arid conditions, requiring minimal upkeep. Ideal for xeriscaping, this focal plant blooms once at maturity, typically after 10+ years, with a towering 8-10 foot flower spike. Zones 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 9–11Climate Arid, Subtropical
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — The Agave mediopicta 'Alba,' a stunning
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — perennial succulent with rosettes spanning up to 3 feet wideMedio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — commands attention with its strikingMedio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — These foliage blades culminate in sharp tips, reaching lengths of 18-24 inchesMedio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — ensuring safety and room for growthMedio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — it is best placed away from high-traffic areasMedio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — Due to its eventual size and pointy leaves+17

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — The Agave mediopicta 'Alba,' a stunning
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — perennial succulent with rosettes spanning up to 3 feet wide
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — commands attention with its striking
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — These foliage blades culminate in sharp tips, reaching lengths of 18-24 inches
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — ensuring safety and room for growth
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — it is best placed away from high-traffic areas
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — Due to its eventual size and pointy leaves
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — The dramatic blooms are a magnet for pollinators and add a vertical dimension to the landscape
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — signaling the end of its life cycle
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — the Medio-Picta Century Plant may produce a towering flower spike 8 to 14 feet high after many years
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — as it is remarkably water-efficient.<br><br>An infrequent bloomer
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — and provide minimal supplemental watering once established
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — Plant it in well-drained soil to prevent root rot
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — Drought-resistant, it thrives in arid conditions, requiring minimal upkeep
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — drought-tolerant plant that thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 through 11
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — adding texture and visual interest.<br><br>This agave is a slow-growing
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — This perennial succulent boasts rosettes of thick
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — provides a striking statement in garden landscapes with its bold architectural form and variegated
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — commonly referred to as the Medio-Picta Century Plant
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — The Agave mediopicta 'Alba'
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — with a towering 8-10 foot flower spike
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — typically after 10+ years
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — this focal plant blooms once at maturity
Medio-Picta Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta') — It prefers full sun exposure but can tolerate partial shade, making it versatile for different

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