agave americana

 

iconic, massive succulent renowned for unfurling, cool-toned, blue to grayish green leaves in a striking rosette + piercingly sharp thorn points

 

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\\ agave americana (AGAM)

\\ agave americana (AGAM)

\\ agave americana (AGAM)

\\ agave americana (AGAM)

plant details

agave americana

identification

latin name: Agave americana

usda code: AGAM

alternative name(s): American century plant

classification

ecotopes class: cactus

ecological condition(s): creekside  –  desert bajada  –  escarpment  –  pocket prairie  –  shady woodland  –  sunny edge

size: coming soon

habit: succulent

leaf retention: evergreen

light requirement: full sun

native range