Agave horrida ‘Horrid Agave’ — but in name only — A fierce beauty with impeccable taste.

Each leaf is edged in ornate spines, sharp as punctuation marks in a story of survival. Compact, glossy, and dramatic, this agave proves that a little danger can be dazzling.

Plant Details:

• Water Needs: Very low; deep, infrequent watering

• Sun Needs: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Sandy, fast-draining soil

• Growing Zone: USDA Zones 8–11

• Cold Hardiness: To ~20°F (–6°C) when dry

• Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide

• Native Origin: Central Mexico

• Best Substitutes For: Agave parryi, Agave lophantha ‘Quadricolor’

• Landscape Uses: Containers, rock gardens, bold focal points