Century Plant, Chisos (Agave havardiana) potted plant, organic

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Family:  Agave (Agavaceae)

Zone 8 to 12, otherwise grown as a potted plant and protected from severe frost.

Perennial succulent native to mid elevations of Texas, New Mexico and Mexico.  The plant makes a bold rosette of spiny-tipped, fat, leathery and succulent leaves, giving occasional rise to the 12 foot flowering spike garlanded with reddish-yellow flowers. Agave produces a sweet juice that can be concentrated into a superior sweetener, fermented to make an alcoholic beverage (e.g. tequila) As a landscape plant, Agave prefers full sun to light shade, fast-draining soil and scant water throughout the growing season.

Potted plant, Certified Organically Grown