Agave americana

Agave americana is the iconic agave. Known as the American Century Plant or Blue American Agave, this majestic agave commands attention with its stunning grey-green to green-blue leaves, and sizable silhouette reaching a mature size between 6-10 ft. tall and 8-13 ft. wide.

The popular American Century Plant is a big agave that freely produces offsets or pups and is highly variable in size and color but generally available with grey-green to green-blue foliage. The long and wide, stiff, fibrous leaves of Agave americana have sharp, stout tips and hooked teeth on the margins. Beautiful patterns on the leaves known as bud imprints, are caused by juvenile leaves held in bud stage with their marginal teeth impressed upon each other before they unfurl and fully develop. These intricate patterns become more visible as the leaves grow and expand.

In the landscape, the Blue American Agave plant is a prominent focal point that stands out against green foliage plants. The blue-grey leaves complement terra cotta colored pots, tile, stucco, or stone. Use in the garden as a specimen, barrier plant, or in containers. Agave americana is an excellent choice in a minimalist, mid-century modern garden design, succulent gardens, or xeric landscapes. Due to its size and dangerous sharp tip and teeth, the Blue American Agave Plant is not recommended for small gardens.

Easy to grow and drought tolerant, Agave americana is relatively low maintenance, and when planted in the right place, the picturesque Blue American Agave is mesmerizing. For an impressive garden and waterwise landscape, order your American Century Plant for delivery to your home.