Variegated Agave
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Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Very Low
Flowering
About This Plant
Full sun. Evergreen. A variegated form of the common century plant, with yellow margins and alligator-toothed leaves that curl like melting wax. It makes a dramatic tropical statement in the landscape. Just place it a good distance from pedestrian areas — remember, it’s thorny and can grow up to 8′ wide.
The flowers attract hummingbirds, but they only appear after several years, at the end of the plant’s life.
Variegated agaves can suffer tissue damage in extreme cold temperatures, especially in combination with moisture.
Maintenance
Clip off the spines if pedestrians or pets are passing close by. Leaves can be cut back if damaged in cold weather, but wear gloves and be cautious of the sap; it can cause contact dermatitis.
Features
This plant goes well with
Muhlenbergia dumosa
Bouteloua gracilis
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri
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