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.

 

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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

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.