Agave americana
Common name: Century plant
Description: Agave americana is perhaps the most iconic of all agaves — a large, dramatic plant forming a bold rosette of grey-green, heavily armed leaves with formidable marginal teeth and a stout terminal spine. Often called the century plant due to the misconception that it flowers only once per century (it typically flowers after 10–30 years), it eventually produces a spectacular flower spike reaching 6–8 metres in height. A powerful architectural statement for large containers, warm sheltered borders, or Mediterranean-style gardens.
Other benefits: iconic architectural specimen, drought tolerant, low maintenance, deer resistant, highly impactful focal point
Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1.2m x 1.8m
Position: Full sun; warm and sheltered; excellent drainage essential; thrives against a south-facing wall
Soil pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline; tolerates poor, well-drained soils including chalky soils
Moisture: Very drought tolerant once established; requires sharply drained soil; intolerant of waterlogging
Winter hardiness: Cold hardy to approximately -10°C when dry; protect from winter wet in the UK
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On order. 2-3 weeks.
Agave americana
Tuscan Plants to Order
Tuscan Plants to Order
These plants are from Tuscany and are shipped to order so have a lead time of 2-3 weeks.
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