This is a very cold-hardy Agave, growing to an imposing 30 x 36ins wide when mature in its native habitat, the Davis Mountains of west Texas USA where they have cold winters but very hot baking summers. Its massive, thick, bluish-grey leathery leaves have vicious spines, so keep away from pathways!
It takes low temperatures exceedingly well if planted on gravely well drained sandy soils, or raised up on a rockery. In high rainfall areas it should have a cover in the winter to stop rain getting in the crown. It makes an excellent container plant that can then be protected from winter rains.
Latin name: Agave havardiana
Common Name: Chisos Agave – Havard’s Century Plant
Ease of growing: moderate to difficult outdoors
Position: Full sun, well-drained soil protect from winter rains.
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil Condition: Well drain sandy-gravely soil
