Agave, Rough Leaf Blue
Agave asperrima
Blue rough-leaf agave (Agave asperrima) with sandpapery foliage and bold spines. Tough Chihuahuan Desert species for Texas heat.
Landscape use
Desert gardens, large xeriscape specimens, rocky slopes.
Care
Full sun and excellent drainage. Minimal irrigation. Extremely drought tolerant; avoid clay that stays wet.