Variegated Century Plant plants Its color and composition are

Its color and composition are excellent for retaining soil moisture

giving the agave 6–8 months of root growth before its first Phoenix summer

Afternoon shade helps preserve variegation color

Spacing — 2–3 feet apart for grouped plantings

It thrives in the intense Phoenix sun

Variegated Century Plant plants Its color and composition areVariegated Century Plant Phoenix's Most Striking Large Agave for Bold Desert Landscapes The Variegated Century Plant (Agave americana 'Variegata') is the showpiece agave of the Phoenix Valley a massive, architectural rosette with dramatic cream and green striped leaves that commands attention from across any landscape. Reaching 610 feet tall and 812 feet wide at maturity, this is one of the largest and most visually striking agaves available. Its bold