Variegated Century Plant (Agave americana variegata) – A Bold, Low-Maintenance Focal Point for Your Garden

Dramatic Color, Architectural Form & Easy Care

Transform your landscape with the Variegated Century Plant, a stunning cultivar of Agave americana celebrated for its bold variegated leaves and timeless desert appeal. Native to Mexico and the Southwestern United States, this iconic agave has been cherished for centuries for both its ornamental beauty and traditional uses. With its vibrant coloration and impressive size, it serves as a living sculpture, ideal for xeriscapes, desert gardens, patios, or modern landscapes.

 Key Features & Benefits

Striking Variegated Foliage

The blue-green leaves of this agave are bordered with bright yellow margins, creating an eye-catching contrast that instantly elevates any garden. Each broad, spiky leaf contributes to a bold architectural rosette that can grow up to 6 feet tall and wide, making it an impressive statement piece.

Drought-Tolerant & Resilient

Perfectly adapted to arid and semi-arid climates, the Variegated Century Plant thrives in full sun with minimal water. Once established, it requires very little care, making it a favorite for low-maintenance gardeners and water-wise landscapes.

Cold Hardy

Hardy to 15°F (USDA zones 7b–11), this agave performs well in both warm and temperate regions. It prefers well-draining soil and protection from prolonged moisture in winter. In colder zones, it can also be grown in containers and brought to shelter during extreme weather.

 Landscape & Design Uses

Accent & Focal Planting

Its vibrant variegation and substantial size make this plant a natural focal point for garden beds, entryways, patios, or desert-themed landscapes. It pairs beautifully with other succulents, cacti, or gravel-based designs.

Container Gardening

The Variegated Century Plant thrives in large decorative pots, offering flexibility for patios and terraces. Container planting allows you to move the plant for seasonal protection, making it suitable even in cooler climates.

Perfect for Xeriscapes

This agave is tailor-made for low-water gardens. Its dramatic form and durability make it a natural fit for sustainable landscapes that prioritize beauty and resilience with minimal upkeep.

 Why Choose Our Variegated Century Plant

Each Variegated Century Plant is hand-selected, wrapped, and packaged with care to ensure it arrives healthy and in pristine condition. Every order includes planting, watering, and care instructions to make the process smooth and successful—whether you’re a seasoned gardener or new to agaves.

 Design Inspiration with Agaves

Agaves are among the most versatile and sculptural plants you can add to your landscape. While large specimens like Agave americana variegata make powerful focal points, smaller varieties such as Agave victoria-reginae bring refined structure to mixed plantings. Combine different sizes, shapes, and colors in the ground or in containers to create textural contrast and visual rhythm across your garden.

Their dramatic lines, low-water needs, and year-round structure make agaves indispensable for contemporary, Southwestern, or drought-tolerant garden designs.