Agave americana/Century Plant

Young plants growing around a mature plants
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Scientific Name:	Agave americana
Common Name:	Century Plant
Plant Type:
Leaf Type:	None
Hardiness Zone:	3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Determine Your Zone
Height:	5-8 feet
Spread:	10 - 15 feet
Light Exposure:	Sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:	Slow
Water Requirement:	Low
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	No

Comments:	The thick and massive gray-green leaves originate from a basal rosette. They do not require 100 years to flower but generally will bloom in 10+ years. After flowering, offsets called pups, form at the base of the plant, and the main plant dies. Spines on the leaves of this and other agaves are hazardous. Must have full sunlight and a sandy, well drained soil. An excellent accent plant for raised planters and other large containers.