Agave americana (Century Plant): A Striking Architectural Accent

Agave americana: A Majestic Desert Icon Agave americana, commonly known as the Century Plant or American Aloe, is a dramatic succulent native to Mexico and the Southwestern United States. Its large, fleshy, blue-green leaves with sharp teeth along the margins create a bold, architectural presence in any landscape. While it's called the "Century Plant," it typically blooms after 10-30 years, sending up a towering flower stalk before the main rosette dies. This drought-tolerant and low-maintenance plant is a striking addition to arid and Mediterranean gardens.   A Bold Rosette of Sculptural Beauty Dramatic Foliage: Features thick, fleshy, blue-green to gray-green leaves (sometimes variegated) that form a large, imposing rosette. Each leaf has sharp, hooked teeth along the margins and a sharp terminal spine. Monocarpic Flowering: After many years (typically 10-30), the plant produces a massive, branched flower stalk that can reach 20-40 feet tall, bearing numerous yellow-green flowe