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Agave americana

Genus: Agave - Species: americana - Family: Asparagaceae

Phonetic Spelling: ah-GAH-vay a-mer-ih-KAY-na

Common Names:

  • American Aloe
  • American Century Plant
  • Century Plant
  • Maguey
  • Mexican Soap Plant

Tags

full sun tolerant
drought tolerant
specimen
accent
heat tolerant
salt tolerant
yellow flowers
rock garden
year-round interest
sandy soils tolerant
dry soils tolerant
succulent

Quick Facts

  • Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 6 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 9a
    • 9b
    • 10a
    • 10b
    • 11a
    • 11b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:Mexico and Southwestern United States

  • Life Cycle:
    • Perennial
  • Plant Types:
    • Succulent
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

AZ , CA , HI , LA , TX

Uses

N/A

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