Agave desmettiana

Smooth Agave, Spineless Jade

OVERVIEW:

Agave desmettiana, often commonly called spineless jade agave or smooth agave, is a rosette-forming perennial succulent that is native to the Mexican states Oaxaca, Yucatan and Veracruz. Known for its dark blue-green leaves, it has a thick, rigid, fleshy leaf with smooth margins and a single reddish sharp terminal spine. Although monocarpic, it does produce copious pups at its base, easily used for production in lieu of its lack of seeds.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Agave desmettiana

Common Name: Smooth agave, Spineless Jade

Family: Asparagaaceae

Suggested Uses: Xeriscape yards, rock gardens, clustered, shady zones

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 2-3ft

Width: 3-4ft

Flower: pale yellow blooms

Monocarpic: yes

Fruit: n/a

ENVIRONMENT:

USDA Zone: 8-10

Hardiness: 10F

Sun: Partial sun in zones 9 - 10

Water: low usage once established

Soil: Sandy, rocky well-draining soils