7-Gallon Century Plant – A Legacy of Strength & Grace

Meet the Century Plant (Agave americana), a breathtaking statement piece that brings drama, elegance, and a story of endurance to your landscape. With its broad, gray-green leaves and bold rosette form, this plant has long symbolized resilience, patience, and timeless beauty—values that mirror the heart of Southern hospitality and the deep roots of community.

A Plant with a Story:
Known as the “Century Plant” because of its famously long life cycle, this agave variety has been celebrated for centuries across the Americas. Traditionally used for its fibers, medicinal properties, and cultural significance, it’s more than just a plant—it’s a testament to waiting with grace for life’s most beautiful seasons. While it doesn’t actually take 100 years to bloom (usually 10–30), its single spectacular flowering is a once-in-a-lifetime event, leaving behind pups to carry on its legacy.

Where It Grows Best:
The Century Plant thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, making it perfect for Southern gardens that soak up plenty of light. Hardy in USDA Zones 8–11, it’s a natural choice for low-maintenance landscapes, xeriscapes, or as a bold focal point in large containers.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Full sun for vibrant, healthy growth.

• Water: Minimal—water sparingly, especially once established.

• Soil: Well-draining, sandy or gritty soil works best.

• Fertilizer: Light feeding in the growing season with a succulent or cactus fertilizer.

Complementary Plant Pairings:
Pair your Century Plant with other sun-loving, drought-tolerant beauties like Mexican Sage, Golden Barrel Cactus, Flax Lily, or ornamental grasses for a layered, dynamic garden that offers texture and color year-round.

At Wrights Market, we love plants that tell a story—and the Century Plant speaks of patience, resilience, and the beauty of life’s long journey. Whether by your front porch, along a sunny garden path, or as a stand-alone statement, this plant invites conversation and admiration from all who see it.