This agave is one of the prettiest and most sought after variegated succulents in existence. It is a living sculpture with very dramatic leaves, the juxtaposition of the solid creamy white bands down the center with the powder blue of margins in a neat rosette looks right to the eye.
The var. medio-picta 'Alba' is a medium to smaller growing form of Agave americana.
Flowers: The individual flowers are yellow-green and attract hummingbirds. Flower spikes are also variegated.
Blooming season: Summer, however in warmer climates the Century Plant doesn't bloom until it is a decade old and not a century! (up to 35 years or more in cool climates) and the plant dies after flowering.
Use: These striking plants are wonderful when used for accent, or simply to provide some all year round foliage color. They are often used in a pot as patio plants, and make an eye-catching statement. Along with other evergreen plants in pots, they can be moved around to change the scenery, or positioned to give more shelter. This is a large dramatic plant that enjoy plenty of room, preferably situated away from traffic. Good on a hillside.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Agave americana |
| Common Name | Whitestriped century plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow/gold |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Mature Size | 36 feet |
| Native Area | North america |
| Resistance | 6.7 To 3.9°c |
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United StatesAgave
Beautiful agave! Well packaged and shipped ******!
United StatesFavorite of mine
When I opened this one, all I can say is wow.. it's better in person. Really nice and healthy. Planet Desert does a really great job from start to finish.
United StatesDelivery System Stinks!
Hi folks, My poor agave has been in transit for almost a week now and the carrier has yet to indicate when it will be delivered. I assume they may be holding it for ransom. Someone please help my poor little agave sitting somewhere in some dark cold building. Please, someone, help it. Ernie
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This agave is one of the prettiest and most sought after variegated succulents in existence. It is a living sculpture with very dramatic leaves, the juxtaposition of the solid creamy white bands down the center with the powder blue of margins in a neat rosette looks right to the eye.
The var. medio-picta 'Alba' is a medium to smaller growing form of Agave americana.
Flowers: The individual flowers are yellow-green and attract hummingbirds. Flower spikes are also variegated.
Blooming season: Summer, however in warmer climates the Century Plant doesn't bloom until it is a decade old and not a century! (up to 35 years or more in cool climates) and the plant dies after flowering.
Use: These striking plants are wonderful when used for accent, or simply to provide some all year round foliage color. They are often used in a pot as patio plants, and make an eye-catching statement. Along with other evergreen plants in pots, they can be moved around to change the scenery, or positioned to give more shelter. This is a large dramatic plant that enjoy plenty of room, preferably situated away from traffic. Good on a hillside.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Agave americana |
| Common Name | Whitestriped century plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow/gold |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Mature Size | 36 feet |
| Native Area | North america |
| Resistance | 6.7 To 3.9°c |
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- Questions
United StatesAgave
Beautiful agave! Well packaged and shipped ******!
United StatesFavorite of mine
When I opened this one, all I can say is wow.. it's better in person. Really nice and healthy. Planet Desert does a really great job from start to finish.
United StatesDelivery System Stinks!
Hi folks, My poor agave has been in transit for almost a week now and the carrier has yet to indicate when it will be delivered. I assume they may be holding it for ransom. Someone please help my poor little agave sitting somewhere in some dark cold building. Please, someone, help it. Ernie
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