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Agave americana var. marginata - Variegated Century Plant

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Agave americana var. marginata is a dramatically captivating variety of the Variegated Century Plant renowned for its striking aesthetic and resilience. This succulent, a native to Mexico and Southwest USA, showcases an artistic blend of wide, stiff leaves punctuated with crisp yellow margins, forming a robust rosette that presents a thrilling spectacle of contrast amidst your garden flora. Standing impressively up to 6 feet tall and spreading out to an astonishing 10 feet wide, it effortlessly enhances desert and Mediterranean-style landscapes. Despite its name, the Century Plant doesn't take a hundred years to bloom but waits patiently for about 10 to 30 years to unleash a breathtaking, tower-like bloom, marking the end of its life cycle, while also ensuring its legacy through a new generation of clone plants. Incredibly suited to thrive under full sun to partial shade, this drought-tolerant variety demands very minimal watering, thus making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance gardeners. The Agave americana var. marginata isn't just a plant, it's a testament to enduring beauty and resiliency, commanding attention and admiration in any garden setting.

  • Size: Up to 6 feet tall and 10 feet wide
  • Flowers: Produces a towering inflorescence after 10-30 years
  • Foliage: Wide, stiff leaves with yellow margins
  • Water usage: Very low
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Life cycle: Blooms spectacularly once in its lifetime then dies, leaving behind clone plants.
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