Agave, Nizanda Agave, Century Plant, Maguey

Attractive, though somewhat short-lived Agave species that can actually handle a good amount of morning sun. In cooler months, the plant...Read Mores will blush purple-red under bright light. You can keep it easily in a pot on the patio or attempt it in the ground near your home. The plant usually only lives for about 3-5 years, though it will usually offer you many pups before, during, and even (sometimes) after it flowers. This might be thought of as "the Agave that Aloe lovers grow."

I have not grown this plant. A very unique agave species that has very soft and tender leaves. The leaves are a deep green. It produces m...Read Moreany suckers forming clumps. It almost looks like a grass until examined close up. It grows best in the shade and can bloom after 4 years.