Agave americana - 'Variegata' (Agave)

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Type	Herbaceous flower, Alpine, Evergreen, Flowering
Form	Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	White Flowers (Summer), Variegated green-silver Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness	Half hardy, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Slow Growing Plant
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Agave americana - Cultivation Notes

This impressive succulent requires planting in full sun in any well drained soil. A mild climate is a must if it is to survive the British weather. Alternatively plant in a container and re-locate under glass during winter months.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Agave americana:

Ornamental winter bark / tracery
Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors!
Provides valuable winter interest
Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
Suitable for container growing
Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
Suitable for exposed coastal planting
Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils

Weaknesses of Agave americana

Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!

Design & Plant Use for Agave americana:

Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
Architectural plant with dramatic foliage suitable for hot dry spot
Low growing alpine plant flourishing in a dry sunny location

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trees with ornamental winter bark
plants for winter interest
plants for pots and containers
architectural plants
coastal plants
flowering border plants

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