A large, evergreen perennial that forms a rosette of thick, fleshy, grayish-green leaves, growing 3–7 feet tall and spreading up to 6–12 feet wide. 2. Growth and Lifecycle
After flowering and producing seed, the main plant dies, but it typically leaves behind smaller "pups" or offsets to continue its life cycle. american aloe
Agave americana, which is also known as sentry plant, century plant, maguey, or American aloe is a large evergreen perennial. Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens Agave americana (Century Plant) - Gardenia.net A large, evergreen perennial that forms a rosette
Contrary to its name, the Century Plant does not take 100 years to bloom, but rather 10–30 years. the main plant dies