{"product_id":"agave-americana","title":"Agave americana: Century Plant, Massive Blue-Green Architectural Succulent","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.shopify-table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n.shopify-table th,\n.shopify-table td {\n  border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n  padding: 8px;\n  text-align: left;\n}\n.shopify-table th {\n  background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🌵 \u003cstrong\u003eAgave americana (Century Plant)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.9em; font-weight:400;\"\u003eLarge Sculptural Agave with Bold Blue‑Green Foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgave americana\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Century Plant, is a dramatic, large‑scale agave prized for its bold rosette form and striking blue‑green leaves. The thick, arching foliage creates a powerful architectural statement, making this agave a defining feature in desert, Mediterranean, and modern landscapes. Its commanding presence brings structure and permanence to large garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for \n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/water-wise-plants\"\u003ewater‑wise landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAgave americana\u003c\/strong\u003e thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal care once established. Its size, durability, and iconic form make it ideal for open areas, slopes, and feature plantings where space allows for full maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Characteristics of Agave americana\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"shopify-table\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCentury Plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEvergreen succulent\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLarge blue‑green leaves with pronounced spines\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMassive, open rosette\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIconic form, drought tolerant, dramatic scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMature Size and Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 ft\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 ft\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgave americana forms a large, spreading rosette with heavy, outward‑arching leaves. Over time, it may produce offsets around the base, gradually forming a bold colony if allowed to naturalize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8–11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in warm, dry climates and tolerates light to moderate frost once established. Performs best in full sun with excellent drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCultivation and Care for Agave americana\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"shopify-table\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eAspect\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFull sun for best growth and coloration\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWell‑drained soil; sandy or rocky soil preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVery low; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRemove spent leaves with care; minimal upkeep\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Use and Benefits of Agave americana\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• Massive focal plant with iconic desert character\u003cbr\u003e\n• Ideal for desert, Mediterranean, and \n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/water-wise-plants\"\u003ewater‑wise gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Excellent for slopes, open spaces, and large feature beds\u003cbr\u003e\n• Provides year‑round architectural interest\u003cbr\u003e\n• A classic statement plant within curated \n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculent collections\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWildlife Attraction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt maturity, the plant may produce a tall flowering stalk that attracts pollinators before the main rosette completes its life cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePest and Disease Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgave americana is tough and long‑lived when grown in proper conditions. Potential considerations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• Root rot in poorly drained soil\u003cbr\u003e\n• Damage from hard frost\u003cbr\u003e\n• Sharp leaf spines—plant away from paths\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent drainage, full sun, and careful placement ensure long‑term success and striking visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Bonte Farm","offers":[{"title":"1-gallon (6x6x12\" - 18\")","offer_id":45922312323307,"sku":"GAA1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-gallon (10x10x20\" - 24\")","offer_id":45362012618987,"sku":"GAA3","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-gallon (10x10x24\" - 36\")","offer_id":46526239801579,"sku":"BAA5","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/2483\/8123\/files\/Agave-_-americana-_century-plant_-_-drought-resistant-succulents-My-Store-188142443.jpg?v=1776656107","url":"https:\/\/bontefarm.com\/fr\/products\/agave-americana","provider":"Bonte Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}