Blue Agave Live Plant – 6–8" Tall in Pot – Agave americana

Blue Agave (Agave americana), also known as Century Plant, is a striking evergreen succulent with architectural blue-green foliage arranged in a distinctive rosette. Its bold appearance makes it well suited to rock gardens, xeriscaping, modern landscapes, and container displays.

This listing includes one live Blue Agave plant, approximately 6–8 inches tall at time of shipping, in a nursery pot. The plant is fully rooted and naturally varies in size, shape, and appearance depending on growth conditions and season.

Blue Agave prefers full sun and well-draining soil and has low water needs once established. It is a slow-growing succulent suited to outdoor cultivation in appropriate climates and can be maintained in a container where winter protection is needed.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Blue Agave (Agave americana) plant
• Approx. 6–8 inches tall at time of shipping
• Ships in a nursery pot
• Fully rooted live succulent
• Distinctive blue-green rosette foliage
• Full sun preferred
• Very low watering needs once established
• Requires well-draining soil
• Suitable for rock gardens, xeriscaping, containers, and landscape accents
• Slow-growing, low-maintenance succulent
• Sap may irritate skin; handle with care

🧾 MATERIALS:

1 × live Agave americana plant in nursery pot

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Blue Agave / Century Plant
Scientific Name: Agave americana
Plant Type: Succulent
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Well-draining soil; sandy or rocky soil tolerated
Water: Low
USDA Zone: 8–11 outdoors
Quantity: 1 plant
Shipping Size: Approx. 6–8 inches tall at time of shipping
Plant Condition: Fully rooted, potted
Pot: Nursery pot included
Foliage Color: Blue-green
Growth Rate: Slow
Growth Habit: Rosette-forming
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor; container suitable where winter protection is needed
Country of Origin: United States

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Blue Agave?
The supplied information lists Blue Agave as suitable for USDA Zones 8–11 outdoors.

2. How much sunlight does Blue Agave need?
Blue Agave prefers full sun for healthy growth and strong foliage color.

3. How much water does Blue Agave need?
It has low water requirements and should be watered sparingly once established.

4. What is the growth habit of Blue Agave?
Blue Agave forms a distinctive architectural rosette of blue-green succulent leaves.

5. Can Blue Agave be grown in a container?
Yes. It is suitable for containers, particularly where winter protection is needed.