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Agave americana var. medio-picta

Medio Picta Century Plant

Plant photo of: Agave americana var. medio-picta
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This form has arching leaves with a creamy white stripe down the center of the blue-green leaf. The leaves are outstanding with their arching form and are well armed with a stout, terminal spine as well as marginal teeth. It is somewhat smaller than the americana variety, growing to around 4.' It prefers full sun, well drained soil and will perform well in containers. This form also will die after bloom but will survive in the form of new pups around the old plant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.