Description Family Asparagaceae Garden origin One of the hardiest, most stunning Agaves with an exceptionally velvety looking silver leaf colouration, making a welcome addition to one of the fastest growing, largest agave species we can grow outside in the UK. Its spectacularly broad and rounded leaves are fringed with fearsome spines. Awesome 4m tall flower spikes spell the end of the plant, although it produces numerous pups, (offsets at its base) which continue the life of the plant. Plant in very free draining soil in the hottest, full-sun position. Surviving short periods of -8 to -10 degrees, colder if covered with a simple rain/snow shelter. Height and spread after 10 – 20 years 1.5m x 2.5m
