Agave consists of either perennial or monocarpic succulents that develop rosettes of typically stiff, thick, spiny leaves. The plants produce funnel-shaped flowers in racemes or panicles that often exceed the height of the rosettes.

Agave demeesteriana variegated (v)

Agave densiflora

Agave deserti is a perennial succulent characterized by a rosette of robust, pointed leaves that measure between 15 to 40 cm in length, exhibiting a greyish-green hue. This species readily forms offsets. During the summer months, mature specimens can produce elongated flower spikes, reaching up to 2 meters, adorned with silvery yellow blooms. Originating from extremely dry desert habitats, this plant can endure cooler temperatures, as long as it remains completely dry.

Agave deserti

Agave deserti var. deserti

Agave deserti var. pringlei

Agave deserti var. simplex

Agave deserti var. simplex variegated (v)

Agave difformis

Agave durangensis is an evergreen succulent that develops a rigid rosette of elongated green leaves, which feature serrated edges and spines that can grow up to 6 cm long at the tips. This species has a slow growth rate, ultimately reaching about 1.2 meters in height when fully mature. Once established, it may flower, producing a tall spike adorned with yellow-green blooms. Following this flowering event, the central rosette will die, although new offsets may emerge from the base to continue the plant's legacy.

Agave durangensis

Agave eggersiana

Agave ellemeetiana

Agave ensifera

Agave ensifera var. marginata

Agave ensifera variegated (v)

Agave evadens

Agave felgeri

Agave fenzliana

Agave filifera is a perennial plant that maintains its foliage year-round, reaching heights of up to 45 cm. It features compact rosettes of rigid, pointed leaves, which are characterized by long white fibers along their edges. The plant produces greenish-white flowers that emerge in spikes from upright stems, extending to a height of 2.5 meters.

Agave filifera

Agave filifera 'Compacta'

Agave filifera 'Variegata' (v)

Agave filifera subsp. microceps

Agave flexispina

Agave flexispina from Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico

Agave fortiflora

Agave fourcroydes

Agave funkiana

Agave funkiana blue-leaved

Agave garciae-mendozae is a perennial succulent that develops a broad rosette of elongated green leaves, which display a subtle waxy coating. The leaf margins feature small, sharp serrations, and each leaf culminates in a spine that can reach lengths of up to 5 cm. This species has a slow growth rate, ultimately attaining a height of approximately 1.2 meters. When fully mature, it may send up a tall flowering spike adorned with yellow blooms, following which the central rosette will perish.

Agave garciae-mendozae

Agave geminiflora is a perennial succulent that develops a compact rosette of slender, linear leaves adorned with delicate, thread-like filaments at their margins. During late summer, established specimens generate a tall flowering spike featuring clusters of dark red and yellow blooms. This species can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C when planted in a bright location with excellent drainage.

Agave geminiflora

Agave geminiflora 'Rasta Man' is a perennial succulent that develops a compact rosette of slender, needle-like leaves. The leaf margins are adorned with numerous delicate, curly white threads. During late summer, established specimens produce an elongated inflorescence featuring pairs of yellow-green blossoms.

Agave geminiflora 'Rasta Man'

Agave gentryi is a perennial succulent that develops a rosette of wide, rigid, inward-curving green leaves. The leaf margins are lined with prominent teeth and feature red-brown spines at their tips. This species has a slow growth rate, ultimately achieving a height of around 2 meters when fully mature. Once established, mature specimens may send up an elongated, branching flower spike adorned with yellow-green blossoms. Following the flowering phase, the central rosette will die, but new offsets will emerge from the base to continue the growth cycle.

Agave gentryi

Agave gentryi 'Jaws'

Agave gentryi 'La Escondida' is a slowly maturing succulent that develops a rosette composed of wide, fleshy green leaves bordered by reddish-brown spines. The younger foliage may exhibit a subtle grey-green powdery coating.

Agave gentryi 'La Escondida'

Agave ghiesbreghtii is a perennial succulent characterized by a rosette of long, lanceolate leaves that are grey-green in color and taper towards the base. The leaf margins feature sharp teeth near the base, which diminish as they approach the tip, and each leaf ends with spines that can grow up to 3.5 cm in length. This plant exhibits slow growth, potentially reaching heights of 80 cm when fully mature. At maturity, it may produce a tall flowering spike bearing greenish-brown or occasionally purplish blooms, following which the central rosette will die.

Agave ghiesbreghtii

Agave gigantensis

Agave gilbeyi

Agave gomezpompae

Agave gracilipes

Agave gracillima

Agave graminifolia

Agave guadalajarana is a perennial succulent characterized by its compact rosette of broad, short leaves with a grey-green hue. The leaf margins are lined with prominent teeth that become more pronounced toward the tips. Once the plant reaches maturity, it can send up a tall flower spike adorned with clusters of small yellow blossoms, following which the central rosette will die back.

Agave guadalajarana

Agave guadalajarana 'Jalisco'

Agave guadalajarana 'Trelease'

Agave guadalajarana dwarf

Agave guapacaraja

Agave guiengola

Agave guiengola 'Crème Brûlée' is a perennial succulent that grows slowly, creating an open rosette comprised of wide, thick, grey-green leaves. These leaves feature cream-colored edges, dark red-brown teeth along the sides, and brown spines at the tips. In cooler, sunlit environments, the leaf margins may exhibit a hint of pink. By late summer, mature specimens send up a tall floral spike adorned with pale yellow blooms.

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