Agave angustifolia 'Marginata' (Caribbean Agave, Variegated Caribbean Agave, Narrow Century Plant.)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusAgave
Speciesangustifolia
Cultivar'Marginata'
SynonymsAgave vivipara var. marginata
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginNative to tropical Costa Rica and Mexico
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer
It is used to make rope, food, soap and other products are also made from the fibers and pulp.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8a - 11b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 - 10
Temperature (°F)5 - 50
Height50 - 90 cm
Spread50 - 120 cm
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA dense round rosette of leaves borne from a very short trunk. It forms clumps. Height:
ShapeUpright rosette.
LandscapeDry rock gardens, borders, potted patio or indoor plant or as a specimen.
PropagationBy suckers at plant's base.
CultivationPlant in full sun to light shade and irrigate occasionally to very little.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Bark/Stem DescriptionA short trunk 30 - 60 cm tall that is usually hidden until plants get some age.
Leaf DescriptionCan reach up to 60 cm or more; leaves are stiff, sword-shaped, concave and revolute or plicate, , blue or blue-greenish 5-10 cm wide at their widest point and have a distinct narrowing in their lower third and are furnished with thin marginal teeth and a subulate-conical terminal spine. Leaves have marginal bands of bright white, with occasional cream stripes to the inside.
Flower DescriptionGreenish-yellow to white in terminal panicles and approximately 5 cm long. The flower stalks will reach up to 2.5 m in height.

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