Smooth Agave

Agave desmettiana, commonly known as Smooth Agave, has spineless leaves that make it a softer choice to plant in any landscape style. The long dark green leaves will curl upwards giving it a tighter rosette-style appearance. These succulent agaves are water-wise as well as fire-wise planting choice. Agave desmettiana works well in rock gardens, pots, planters, or stand-alone succulents. These agave grow to about 3-5' tall and wide and require minimal care once established. Cut off old leaves as new ones grow in, sharp garden shears work best for this job.

Smooth Agave is fairly hardy withstanding temperatures below freezing and will grow well in full to filtered sunlight. These particular agave like to be planted in a more well-drained soil, one trick to do this in clay soil is to be sure to dig deep enough to add a few inches of sand and rock to the bottom of the hole, this will help drain excess water during periods of heavy rain. Moon Valley Nurseries has grown succulents for over 25 years and has hundreds in stock. Please stop into your nearest Moon Valley Nursery and our experts can help you select the best succulents for your yard.