Agave gigantensis

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sierra de la Giganta)

Growth Habits: Solitary succulent rosette, 3 feet tall (1 m), 4 feet in spread (1.2 m)

Watering Needs: Moderate water in summer, little to none in winter

Propagation: Seeds

The Agave gigantensis is so named not because of its giant size, but because of the origin of the original specimens: Sierra de la Giganta (Mountain of the Giantess), in Baja California, Mexico. It is an attractive medium sized Agave, relatively rare in cultivation.

Blooming Habits:
The yellow flowers of the Agave gigantensis are organized in a 15 feet tall panicle (4.5 m).