Agave 'Cornelius' (Cornelius Century Plant)

SunZone: 9-10, at least 18" tall Origin: unknown

I acquired this plant from the UC Botanic Garden at Berkeley after drooling so much they threatened to cart me away. The small 18" tall x 2.5' wide, rarely-suckering clump of unusually thick, wavy blue-green leaves are highlighted by a 2" wide golden border. Despite not being hardy here, it is one fine container plant and great for summer combinations. We have seen this listed as Agave americana, but a rare blue reversion looked nothing like A. americana. This plant goes by many invalid names such as 'Quasimodo', 'Incurva Marginata', and 'Marginata Aurea Monstrosa'. It does appear this plant originated somewhere in the CA collector market, but the actual origin is still unclear. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)