Agave lechuguilla

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Lechuguilla

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

A small green to light green species. Lightly toothed on upright sharp tipped leaves with downward slanting teeth. Will form large colonies. Also dies upon flowering but forms large clumps. Can be invasive and not very refined looking. Considered an indicator plant for the Chihuahuan desert. Has one of the largest ranges occuring on rocky limestone slopes 2-6500'. Flower spike in late spring of purplish or yellow flowers.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Succulent

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Purple, Red, Yellow

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green, Yellow Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.