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DWARF CENTURY PLANT
Agave desmettiana

DWARF CENTURY PLANT
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  • Key Feature: Drought Tolerant
  • Cold Hardiness Zone: 9-11
  • Light needs: Full sun
  • Mature size: Slow growing to 30 to 36 in. tall and wide.
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Blooms: Every 10 years, pale yellow flowers in spring.
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  • Item # 2742
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  • Photographer: Doreen Wynja

Bold and upright, featuring bluish leaves that turn outward at the top for a strong architectural form in the landscape. Plant as a single specimen or in groups of well spaced individuals to allow each to exhibit its unique shape. Grow in well drained soil or a large pot. Soft leaves do not have teeth but mildly sharp tips. Does not bloom until 10 years old. Evergreen. Full sun. Slow growing 30 to 36 inches tall and wide.