Agave bovicornuta (Cow's Horn Agave)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Species | bovicornuta |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | Southwestern North America in the southwestern mountains of Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 90 cm |
| Spread | 120 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Leaves are lance shaped, larger in the middle, and tapering to the tip. |
| Landscape | This species is one of the most decorative of its kind and because of its ornamental nature it will look great in any garden. |
| Cultivation | Drought tolerant but will grow more quickly with more watering in the summer months. It grows best in soils with good drainage |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Pheonix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Mountains of eastern and southern Mexico |
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