Agave americana v. marginata |
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Yellow Margin Century Plant |
Description
This form has a creamy yellow margin around the edge of the leaves and will grow 6-10' x 13' . It is a native to Mexico, and has a very open growth habit with leaves that recurve along their length. Susceptible to Agave Snout Weevil.Has stiff terminal spines and recurved teeth on margins. After blooming, which could take several years, it will die but will send up new pups from around the base.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Desert, Ranch, Rockery, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusualfoliage, Unusualshape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Foundation, Parkingstrip, Parkinglot, Roadsidehwy, Withrocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Massplanting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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