The American Agave (Agave americana)

The American Agave (Agave americana) is a stunning succulent, famous for its large rosettes of fleshy, rigid leaves. Highly drought-tolerant and heat-resistant, it thrives in dry gardens, rockeries, or pots on sunny terraces. Its sculptural shape adds a strong architectural and exotic feel to any outdoor setting.

• 🌞 Light: full sun

• 💧 Watering: minimal, well-drained soil

• 🌱 Care: very low maintenance, drought-tolerant

• ❄️ Hardiness: down to –8 °C in well-drained soil (protect in harsh frost)

• 📏 Mature size: 1.5 to 2 m wide

👉 Perfect for creating a Mediterranean or desert-style garden.