Agave palmeri (Palmer Agave)

Accent/Succulent

*This plant is not currently in production, but the page is preserved for informational purposes.

This high-elevation agave forms a compact rosette of blue-green lance-shaped leaves. The leaves measure 2 feet long by 4 inches wide, with reddish teeth along the margins and a sharp terminal spine. This plant is solitary in the wild, but sometimes produces offsets under cultivation. A branched flower stalk to 18' tall has clusters of light green flowers. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. It is native throughout much of the Southwest.

At a Glance Summary

Type: Accent/Succulent
Size (H x W): 3ft x 4ft
Flower Color: Green
Hardiness: Zone 7: 0˚F

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