Havard's Century Plant
Agave havardiana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Agave havardiana is a drought-tolerant succulent native to Texas that blooms with tall flower spikes in summer months. This century plant attracts bees and hummingbirds to its yellow flowers.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
36"–180" H × 36"–60" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
TX
Pollinators
bees, hummingbirds
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Havard's Century Plant is a large, architectural succulent with thick, blue-gray leaves arranged in a striking rosette pattern. This dramatic agave can reach up to 15 feet tall and produces a spectacular flowering stalk in summer before the plant dies, though it typically produces offsets to continue the colony.
Growing Havard's Century Plant
Grow Havard's Century Plant in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 36 to 180 inches tall and spread 36 to 60 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Havard's Century Plant takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Height exceeds typical HOA-friendly range
Wildlife value
The summer blooms attract bees and hummingbirds with their nectar-rich flowers. The sturdy structure also provides nesting sites for desert birds.
Common questions
- When does Agave havardiana bloom?
- Havard's Century Plant blooms during the summer months of June, July, and August, producing a tall flowering stalk.
- What pollinators visit Agave havardiana?
- Bees and hummingbirds are the primary pollinators of Havard's Century Plant, attracted to its nectar-rich flowers.
- Where is Agave havardiana native?
- This succulent agave is native to Texas, particularly found in the Chihuahuan Desert region of West Texas.
- How much water does Agave havardiana need?
- Havard's Century Plant requires very little water once established and is highly drought tolerant, making it ideal for xeriscaping.
- Is Havard's Century Plant HOA-friendly?
- Havard's Century Plant takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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