This plant is shipped Bare root. Our specimen category are plants that are grown in different ways, some of them are grown in pots, some are grown in trays and other are grown directly in our fields, that is why we will ship them bare root. The pictures will not represent the way you will receive the plant. you will receive a very similar plant like the one shown in the pictures but it might not be the same plant.
This plant is around 1 foot in diameter shown in a 10 inch pot
This is a very large-scale agave that adds drama to a xeriscape landscape. This variegated variety will grow a bit smaller than other Agaves americana but still in a big way. This is the most common of the variegated Agave americana varieties. Plant in full sun with rapidly draining soil. Too much water will cause agaves to shrivel and die.
Exposure: full sun
Water: medium, low water.
Flower color: yellow
Bloom time: Summer
| Blooming Season | May-june |
|---|---|
| Common Name | American century plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower | Yellow |
| Frost Tolerance | 10° to 50° f |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 8a to 11b |
| Height | 2m |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Scientific Name | Agave americana variegata 12 inches Specimen |
| Shape | Rosette |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |