The Agave americana var. medio-picta 'Aurea', also known as the Century Plant, is a stunning succulent with a unique appearance. It forms rosettes of thick, spiny-edged, gray-green leaves, each adorned with a bright yellow central stripe. This plant is smaller than its giant cousin, Agave americana, but it still makes a dramatic focal point in gardens or decorative pots.
It's drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils under full sun. However, it can tolerate light shade better than some other agaves.