Agave Lechuguilla is an evergreen succulent known for its sharply pointed leaves that could pose a threat to any unexpecting traveller in the early southwest. The leaves are spined all along the edge for a saw-like texture. The mature plant will send out a large flower spike after 10-15 years of building it's energy. 

Scientific Name: Agave lechuguilla

Origin: Texas, New Mexico, Mexico

Height: 1 to 2 feet

Spread: 3 to 4 feet

Light: Full Sun

Water: Low

Blooms: at maturity

USDA Zone: 7-10