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Variegated Caribbean Agave (Agave angustifolia 'Marginata')

The Variegated Caribbean Agave, also called Century Plant 'Marginata', forms a striking rosette of stiff, sword-shaped leaves with bold creamy-yellow margins. This architectural succulent adds dramatic structure to gardens and large containers.

Botanical Profile

Family:Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee)
Genus:Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species:angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh)
Cultivar:Marginata
Additional cultivar information:(aka Variegata)

Care Requirements

Full sun and gritty, well-draining soil are essential. Water sparingly; this agave is highly drought-tolerant. The leaf tips are sharp—place away from walkways. After many years, it may produce a towering flower spike before dying, but offsets often continue the colony.

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