Agaves

Agaves are succulents with tall, fleshy leaves that often end in a very sharp point. They're an excellent example of a Florida-friendly plant: drought- and salt-tolerant, they require little maintenance once established, and they're resistant to wildfires.

UF/IFAS Sites

• 2008 Spring Trials: Agaves (Photos)
• Environmental Horticulture: Agave spp. Photos
• Firewise Landscaping

UF/IFAS Publications

• Agave americana 'Marginata' Variegated Century Plant
• Agave angustifolia Variegated Caribbean Agave
• Agave attenuata Spineless Century Plant
• Succulents Excellent Choice for Miami-Dade Landscapes (PDF)
• Succulents: There's More Than Just Cacti (PDF)

Other Sites

• Agave americana L. American Century Plant--Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
• Agave Plants Will Tolerate Bone-Dry Summers--Orange County (CA) Register
• Agaves: Living Sculptures--Sunset Magazine
• Agaves: More Than Just a Pretty Plant--HGTV.com