Agave Tequiliana

Agave Tequiliana

Common Name: Blue Agave, Tequila Agave
Scientific Name: Agave tequiliana

Description:

• Type: Evergreen succulent
• Height: Grows 5-7 feet tall, with a spread of 6-8 feet; flower stalks can reach up to 20-30 feet tall when blooming
• Leaves: Long, narrow, and lance-shaped leaves with smooth, bluish-gray surfaces and sharp spiny edges; forms a striking rosette
• Flowers: Produces yellow flowers on a towering stalk after 7-15 years, after which the plant dies, leaving offsets (pups) for propagation
• Growth Speed: Moderate-growing under warm, sunny conditions

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun; tolerates partial shade in hot climates
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or rocky soils; intolerant of waterlogged soil
• Watering: Drought-tolerant; water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings
• Temperature: Hardy in USDA zones 8-11; tolerates heat and light frost but requires protection from prolonged cold
• Humidity: Performs best in arid or semi-arid climates; does not thrive in overly humid conditions
• Hardiness: Adaptable to drought and poor soils, making it ideal for xeriscaping

Special Features:

• Iconic plant used in the production of tequila, adding both historical and cultural significance
• Low-maintenance and highly drought-resistant, making it suitable for arid landscapes
• Architectural rosette form makes it a focal point in gardens and xeriscapes