Century Plant
Agave americana · Asparagaceae
A massive architectural rosette of thick blue-grey leaves armed with sharp spines and a vicious terminal spike, crowned after decades by a towering branched flower stalk. A bold drought-proof sculptural plant.
At a glance
Good for
- Feature / Specimen
- Erosion Control
- Water-Wise
- Coastal / Salt-Tolerant
- Weed / Invasive Risk
- Thorny / Spiny