Welcome to the charming global of agaves, in which nature’s resilience meets aesthetic brilliance. Agaves grow nice within the Southwest and Mediterranean climates, but are adaptable and also may be grown out in their zones in pots if given wintry weather safety.
Name | Common Species | Native Regions | Characteristics |
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Blue Agave | Agave tequilana | Mexico, primarily Jalisco | Used for Tequila production, tall and robust. |
Century Plant | Agave americana | Americas, from the US to South America | Large and long-lived, blooms after many years. |
Agave Victoriae-Reginae | Agave victoriae-reginae | Mexico, Chihuahuan Desert | Small, compact, and prized for its symmetry. |
Maguey | Agave angustifolia | Mexico, Central America | Used for Mezcal production, versatile species. |
Agave Parryi | Agave parryi | Southwestern United States and Mexico | Rosette-forming, used in landscaping. |