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American century plant

American century plant

Agave americana

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 8a – Zone 11b

A dramatic succulent with thick, gray-green sword-like leaves arranged in a rosette, producing a tall flowering spike only once at maturity before dying. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, ideal for arid gardens and containers.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
5–6′ tall × 8–10′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Drought Tolerance

high

USDA Hardiness Zone

Zone 8a
Zone 11b
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11b

pH Range

6
8
pH range: 6 to 8

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Forest Layer Placement

Succession Role

pioneer

Native Range

Mexico

Function & Care

Functional Roles

fiberedibledynamic accumulator

Edible Parts

sapleaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
10 years
Propagation
seed, sucker, cutting