Agave americana v. marginata

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Yellow Margin Century Plant

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

This form has a creamy yellow margin around the edge of the leaves and will grow 6-10' x 13' . It is a native to Mexico, and has a very open growth habit with leaves that recurve along their length. Susceptible to Agave Snout Weevil. Has stiff terminal spines and recurved teeth on margins. After blooming, which could take several years, it will die but will send up new pups from around the base.

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Yellow, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.