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succulentArizona Native
Century Plant
Agave americana
Bold architectural succulent that makes a dramatic statement in any landscape.
AMWUA Notes
Referenced in AMWUA guide under Weber's Agave as "also try A. americana Mediopicta".
Features
Dramatic formBlue-gray leavesArchitecturalVery low maintenance
Best Uses
AccentRock gardenModern landscapeContainer
Quick Stats
Water NeedsVery Low (Xeric)
Sun Exposurefull sun
Mature Size3-6 ft H × 6-10 ft W
Growth Rateslow
Maintenancelow
HardinessUSDA 8-11
Litter Levellow
Thornslarge
Native RegionArizona, Mexico
Design Styles
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Data from 2024 AMWUA “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” guide.