Botanical Name: Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'
Common Name: Century plant Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a distinctive rounded clump, formed by stiff, sword-like leaves arising and spreading from a fleshy, stubby stem-base; the plant develops offsets at the base Height 3' - 4' (5') Spread equal Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred in coastal areas; tolerates partial shade at inland sites Soil prefers dry, well-drained locations Hardiness hardy (zones 12-24): thrives in warm low-elevation sites Morphology: Leaves sword-like, stiff, fleshy; 3'-4' long, 3"-4" wide; dull green with distinctive pale yellowish-white stripes along margins; spine-tipped (spine 1"-2" long, black); margins toothed Flowers greenish-yellow, on large panicle (to 9' long); summer months; flowers once and then dies back to base Fruit a leathery capsule 1" long Propagation: seed, or division of offsets Usage: a dramatic accent plant for desert, sub-tropical or tropical-theme gardens; valued for its distinctive overall shape and variegated-striped leaves Landscape Care: Watering needs very little after established - very drought tolerant Fertilizing none required Pruning none; after flowering, remove the dead portion of the plant Pests/Diseases soft-rot (if grown in poorly-drained soils) Special Conditions/Other Origin: Central America Family: Agavaceae Notes: |
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