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Agave americana var. marginata (Variegated Century Plant) – A large rosette-forming succulent to 5 to 6 feet tall by 6 to 8 feet wide with upright slightly wavy gray-green leaves that have strong cream to yellow margins. As with other Agave americana varieties this plant has yellow-green flowers that attract hummingbirds, but plants do not bloom until they are several decades or so old (not a century!) and the main flowering plant dies after flowering with suckers emerging around its base.
Plant in full sun. Irrigate occasionally to not at all. Cold hardy to 15 degrees F or less. This large plant can be dramatic in the landscape - give it plenty of room and situate it away from traffic. Great on a hillside.
For more information on the species see our listing of Agave americana. Agave americana var. marginata is the most common of the variegated forms of Agave americana with grayer-green, more upright leaves than the form we call Agave americana 'Yellow Ribbons'.
The information displayed on this page about Agave americana var. marginata is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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