Agave americana 'Marginata' (Yellow Margin Century Plant, Variegated Century Plant)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusAgave
Speciesamericana
Cultivar'Marginata'
CategoryTropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNorth America

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8a - 11b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 - 10
Temperature (°F)5 - 50
Height1.8 m
Spread2.4 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodJanuary, November, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright rosette.
LandscapeDry rock gardens, borders, potted patio or indoor plant or as a specimen.
PropagationDivision of clumps and separation of offsets (pups).
CultivationPlant in dry, gravelly, well-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. Water sparsely. Repotting annually is beneficial but not absolutely necessary.
Notable SpecimensCentennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionUpright, broad, slightly wavy yet drooping, variegated leaves measuring from 1 - 2.5m in length.
Flower DescriptionSmall inflorescences in panicles of 2-3. Plant usually dies after flowering.
Colour DescriptionDeep green leaves with creamy yellow margins. Pale yellow inflorescences.
Texture DescriptionSmooth.

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