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Agave americana var. marginata
Scientific Name: Agave americana var. marginata
Family: Agavaceae
Category: Monocot
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Agave americana var. marginata (Variegated Century Plant)
Agave americana var. marginata, commonly known as the Variegated Century Plant or Yellow Margin Century Plant, is a striking succulent prized for its ornamental value.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has leaves that can grow to 3-6 feet long and 6-8 inches wide.
Considerations for Children
- This plant has leaves that can grow to 3-6 feet long and 6-8 inches wide.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agave americana var. marginata
- Synonyms:
- Agave altissima Zumagl.
- Agave americana var. marginata Trel.
- Agave americana var. mediopicta Trel.
- Agave americana var. picta (Salm-Dyck) A.Terracc.
- Agave ingens var. picta
- Agave zonata
- Agave variegata
- Agave subzonata
- Agave expansaJacobi (for Agave americana var. expansa)
- Agave americana L. var. picta (for Agave americana 'Marginata')
- Agave americana f. aureo-marginata (Agave americana var. marginata aurea)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Mexico.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Forms a large rosette, reaching 5 to 6 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide.
- Leaves are blue-grey with bright yellow margins.
- Leaves can grow to be 3-6 feet long and 6-8 inches broad.
Quirky Facts
- Despite its name, the Century Plant doesn't actually live for 100 years. It typically flowers after many years, then dies.
- In Mexico, Agave americana is used to make Tequila.
- This variety appears as 3 distinctly different growing plants: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3.
Additional Information
- Also known as Agave americana var. variegata.