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Agave bovicornuta

Cow's Horn Agave

Plant photo of: Agave bovicornuta
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This succulent will grow at a moderate rate to 3' x 3-4'. It has an open rosette form and dark green leaves edged with decorative reddish brown teeth. The tips of the leaves are very sharp. Somewhat cold sensitive. After many years, yellow flowers appear on a stalk late winter to spring. Like most agaves, it will die after flowering, but it will form offsets. Does best with partial shade. Susceptible to Agave Snout Weevil. Native to Sonora and Chihuahua.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.