Agave mitis var albicans

Agave mitis var albicans

Family: Asparagaceae

This medium-sized clump-forming agave has rosettes up to 2 feet tall and 6 to 8 inch wide fleshy 2 foot long, glaucous-gray leaves that gracefully curve upwards. The leaves appear unarmed but have a soft terminal spine and minute, backward curving, brown spines on the edge of the leaves. Plant in full sun or light shade.

Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in summer in a well drained medium.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: January 2024