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Agave bovicornuta

Lechuguilla Verde or Cow's Horn Aga

Plant photo of: Agave bovicornuta
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This succulent will grow at a moderate rate to 3' x 3'. It has an open rosette form and dark green leaves edged with decorative reddish brown teeth. The tips of the leaves are very sharp. After many years, yellow flowers appear on a stalk late winter to spring. Like all agaves, it will die after flowering, but it will form offsets. Does best with partial shade. Native to Sonora and Chihuahua.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants according to their water needs.

Creating separate zones for drought-tolerant plants, medium water-use plants, and water-thirsty grass will help prevent overwatering.