🌿 Variegated Century Plant – Agave americana ‘Variegata’ | Drought-Tolerant California Succulent for Landscaping
Bring bold, architectural beauty to your California landscape with the Variegated Century Plant (Agave americana ‘Variegata’). This striking succulent features large, sword-like leaves edged with creamy yellow margins, making it a true statement plant for xeriscapes, rock gardens, and desert-style gardens throughout California’s dry and coastal regions.
🌵 Why Choose the Variegated Century Plant in California?
A favorite among California gardeners, this low-maintenance, drought-tolerant agave thrives in full sun and arid conditions. With its stunning variegated foliage and large form, it’s perfect for Southern California landscapes, Bay Area water-wise gardens, or even coastal drought-tolerant designs.
🌞 Key Features:
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Bold Variegated Foliage: Thick, blue-green leaves with creamy yellow edges form an impressive rosette up to 5–6 feet wide.
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Drought-Tolerant: Ideal for California’s dry climate—needs very little water once established.
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Architectural Beauty: Perfect as a focal point in modern, Mediterranean, or desert-style gardens.
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Long-Lived & Hardy: While called a “Century Plant,” it typically blooms in 10–30 years. After flowering, it produces pups (offsets) that continue the cycle.
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Coastal & Inland Friendly: Tolerates salty air and dry inland heat, making it adaptable across a wide range of California microclimates.
🌿 Care Guide for California Growers:
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Light: Requires full sun—great for California front yards, hillsides, and patios.
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Water: Extremely drought-tolerant. Water sparingly once established.
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Soil: Prefers sandy, fast-draining soil. Avoid soggy or poorly draining locations.
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Temperature: Hardy down to ~15°F. Great for most California USDA zones (8b–11).
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Fertilizer: No regular feeding needed. Can be lightly fertilized in spring.
🪴 Perfect For:
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Drought-tolerant California landscaping
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Rock gardens and succulent beds
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Desert and Mediterranean garden designs
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Coastal gardens (tolerates salty air)
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Large container plantings (with proper drainage)
⚠️ Caution:
Leaves have sharp spines—plant away from walkways and keep out of reach of children and pets.
📦 Shipping Note:
Some leaf damage may occur during shipping. This is normal and your agave will quickly recover once planted in the right conditions.
🌱 Make a Statement with a Variegated Century Plant in Your California Landscape
Whether you’re in Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, or San Diego, this agave adds structure, style, and resilience to your outdoor space.
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