Full sun. Evergreen. A variegated form of the common century plant, with yellow margins and alligator-toothed leaves that curl like melting wax. It makes a dramatic tropical statement in the landscape. Just place it a good distance from pedestrian areas — remember, it’s thorny and can grow up to 8′ wide.
The flowers attract hummingbirds, but they only appear after several years, at the end of the plant’s life.
Variegated agaves can suffer tissue damage in extreme cold temperatures, especially in combination with moisture.
