Overview

If you need a 'tropical' looking agave then you've found a match! Agave chiapensis is a medium-sized, robust, agave with beautiful, light green leaves that are variable but tend toward an ovate shape. It will grow to 2 feet tall by 3 feet with leaves that have closely spaced small teeth and a 1 inch long terminal spine. The flower stalk grows to 6 foot tall, is unbranched and bears green flowers that are often flushed with purple. Hardy to 28f.