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Agave Americana Varieties

Agave americana (Century Plant)

Agave americana is a striking architectural plant with large, blue-green leaves edged with sharp spines. Its bold rosette form makes it a standout feature in dry gardens, pots, or modern landscapes. Highly drought-tolerant and low maintenance, this succulent thrives in full sun and poor soils. The Plant Company supplies premium NZ-grown Agave americana plants ideal for coastal, contemporary, and low-care gardens.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Succulents
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern

Agave americana variegata

Agave americana variegata, commonly known as the Variegated Century Plant, is a large succulent that features broad, powder-blue leaves with yellow stripes. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 2 m wide, growing best when planted on a well-drained site in full sun. Agave americana variegata makes for an attractive specimen and is great for including in mixed plantings, using in rock gardens, adding to Mediterranean themed gardens, or planting to stop pedestrians passing through an area.

Suited to regions: Alpine, Temperate
Plant type: Succulents
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
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Agave geminiflora (Twin Flower Agave)

Agave geminiflora, commonly known as the Twin Flower Agave, is an interesting plant often grown for its architectural qualities. It has stiff, dark...

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Agave attenuata (Foxtail Agave)

Agave attenuata is a popular architectural succulent with smooth, spineless leaves that form elegant rosettes of soft green foliage. Unlike many...

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Manfreda maculosa x Agave macroacantha

This impressive succulent grows as a rosette of thick, dark green-grey leaves. They are leathery and radiate outwards. It typically grows to 25 cm...

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Avocado Fuerte

Avocado Fuerte is grown for its plentiful and tasty fruit. The fruit on this variety have a dark green skin when mature, typically weigh 300 grams...

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Avocado Bacon

Avocado Bacon is grown for its plentiful and tasty, medium sized fruit from autumn through spring. The green skinned fruit have flesh that is...

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Agave americana (Century Plant)

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