Agave harvardiana
Havard Agave
Description
Succulent grows to 2' x 3'. Stout glaucous grey leaves armed with marginal teeth and a sharp terminal spine. Occasionally produces offsets. Full sun at higher elevations, some protection at lower. Flower stalk is candelabra of large clusters of yellow flowers. Very cold hardy. Native to rocky grasslands in west Texas and northern Mexico
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Green, Yellow
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.