Cactus & Succulent•USDA: AGHA•PLANTED: SUMMER 2026•
Havard's Century Plant
Agave havardiana
FAMILY: Asparagaceae (Asparagus Family)Celebrated for its regional ecological value, Havard's Century Plant (Agave havardiana) is a evergreen Texas succulent native across the Chihuahuan Deserts. Its persistent foliage provides year-round green structure and shelter for local garden wildlife.
During Summer, the plant produces green, yellow blooms. Flowering is followed by ornamental capsule that add seasonal interest.
It provides essential nectar, shelter, or forage for native wildlife, including Bees, Birds, and Hummingbirds.
Best suited to calcareous, dry, gravelly, rocky, and well drained, Havard's Century Plant adapts seamlessly to local soil conditions. It requires minimal supplemental water and tolerates dry spells with ease. It offers moderate deer resistance.

Havard's Century Plant
Agave havardiana
NATIVE RANGE // EPA & NPSOT
Texas Native Ecoregions3 REGIONS
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Chihuahuan Deserts
SOURCE: US EPA L3/L4 ECOREGIONS • NPSOT VERIFIED30.1727° N, 98.0873° W (DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX)
GROWTH & VISUAL PROFILEPerennial • Cactus & Succulent
↕HEIGHT
3 ft.
↔SPREAD
3 ft.
🌲FOLIAGE
Evergreen
BLOOM COLOR
Green
Yellow
BLOOM CALENDARSummer (3 MO)
JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
ECOLOGICAL ROLE & WILDLIFE
ATTRACTS & SUPPORTS
BeesBirdsHummingbirds
Recognized for providing nectar and forage for native Texas pollinators.
WATER NEEDLow (Drought Tolerant)
VL
LOW
MOD
HIGH
SOLAR NEEDSun
SHADE
PART SHADE
PART SUN
FULL SUN
SUBSTRATE & SOILpH: Neutral to Alkaline
CalcareousDryGravellyRockyWell Drained
⚠️ BOTANICAL SAFETY NOTICE
Non-toxic to humans, birds, and domestic animals.
MAINTENANCE & PROPAGATION
Low maintenance once established.