Agave Americana

This fierce queen is big, bold, and unbothered. Move over, Priscilla, there's a new queen of the desert! Agave americana, also known as the Century Plant, is a stunning architectural succulent that makes a dramatic addition to any dry, hot landscape. Agave americana commands the stage like the star she is, growing up to 6 to 10 feet wide and often just as tall. But drama doesn't stop there! This intimidating beauty's striking blue-green leaves can get up 5 to 8 feet long, and are edged with sharp spikes (her natural defense against herbivores) that's giving "look but don't touch."  A Stunning Bloom Worthy of a Standing Ovation Once the regal Ms. Americana has fully matured (usually sometime between 10 to 30 years, depending on conditions), it's time for her final performance. In a spectacular grand finale, clusters of creamy yellow-green blossoms burst out in huge, branching candelabra-like formations at the very top of a sky-high stalk that can reach up 30 feet tall! Once it's done