A compact Agave with numerous, short, swordlike leaves, armed with a flexible but sharp spine at the leaf tips. Small stature make them a good choice for containers. Flowers bloom on a tall, 10-foot-high stalk. Leaf margins are reddish brown and can be detached from dried leaves. Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.
Water Requirement: very low, low
Sun Exposure: partial shade, full sun
Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 15F
Growth Rate: slow, moderate
Height: 2 feet high
Width: 3 feet wide
Evergreen
Foliage Color: gray-green, blue-green
Flower Color: yellow
Flower Season: spring
Wildlife: hummingbirds