Century Plant

Agave americana

Century Plant (Agave americana) is a slow-growing succulent, hardy in USDA zones 8-10, that matures to about 3-6 ft × 6-10 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs in well-drained soil. Expect yellow and green blooms in summer. It stands up well to deer, drought and dry soil.

USDA zones

8-10

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Mature size

3-6 ft × 6-10 ft

Spacing

6-feet-12 feet

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained

Foliage

Blue, Silver, Green

Bloom color

Yellow, Green

Bloom season

Summer

Tough against

Deer, Drought, Dry soil, Pests, Salt

Native to

Southwestern United States, Mexico