Agave Americana ‘Blue’ (Blue Century Plant)
Agave Americana ‘Blue’ (Blue Century Plant)
Couldn't load pickup availability
Agave Americana ‘Blue’ (Blue Century Plant) is a bold, architectural succulent prized for its striking blue-grey foliage and dramatic sculptural form. Its large, fleshy leaves form a strong rosette shape, making it an excellent statement plant for modern landscapes, rock gardens, and dry-climate designs. The blue-toned foliage intensifies in full sun, creating a highly ornamental focal point year-round.
Highly drought-tolerant once established, this agave is ideal for low-maintenance and water-wise gardens. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and requires minimal care, making it perfect for busy homeowners or commercial landscapes. Its strong structural form and resilience make it a popular choice for contemporary, coastal, and xeriscape planting designs.
Collapsible content
Mature height
1.5–2.5 m (flower spike can reach much higher)
Mature width
2–4 m
Spacing
2–4 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Blue-grey foliage, yellow-green flower spike (on maturity
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Rare; typically after many years (once in lifetime flowering)
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Very low (remove dead outer leaves occasionally)
Root System
Shallow, wide-spreading fibrous root system