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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Agavaceae (now Asparagaceae) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Agave chiapensis - A medium-sized agave to 2 feet tall by 3 feet wide with spreading rosettes of broad light green leaves that have closely spaced small teeth and a 1 inch long terminal spine. An attractive plant when flowering with 6 foot tall unbranched stalks bearing green flowers that are often flushed with purple. This plant comes from limestone cliffs in the state of Chiapas in Mexico. It is similar to Agave bovicornuta but is not solitary, forming clumps or rosettes. Plant in full sun to light shade and irrigate occasionally. Hardy to 28° F.
The information about Agave chiapensis displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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