Agave americana 'Marginata' Variegated Century Plant

This document is about the variegated century plant (Agave americana ‘Marginata’), detailing its characteristics, cultivation, and uses. It describes the plant’s distinctive appearance with twisted green leaves and bright yellow margins, and its hardy nature, tolerating heat, drought, and salty con...

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Main Authors: Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2018-08-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/136841
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Summary:This document is about the variegated century plant (Agave americana ‘Marginata’), detailing its characteristics, cultivation, and uses. It describes the plant’s distinctive appearance with twisted green leaves and bright yellow margins, and its hardy nature, tolerating heat, drought, and salty conditions. The document also covers planting guidelines, including its preferred USDA hardiness zones, soil tolerances, and spacing requirements. Additionally, it highlights the ornamental value of the plant, suggesting companion plants to enhance its visual appeal in landscapes. 
ISSN:2576-0009