succulent

Agave desmettiana | Smooth Agave

Similar in appearance to Octopus Agave. Leaf stalks are long and curved with sharp tips. Flowering stalk reaches several feet high, developing into a candelabra of pale yellow flowers. Also look for 'Variegata.' Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.

Water Requirement: low

Sun Exposure: partial shade

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 25F

Growth Rate: fast

Height: 3 feet high

Width: 3 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: light green

Flower Color: yellow

Flower Season: spring

Wildlife: hummingbirds