Harvard agave
Agave havardiana
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
An agave. It forms rings close to the ground. It grows 1 m tall. It is succulent and has a tight ring of fleshy, broad cupped leaves that are silvery grey. It has sharp thorns near the ends of the leaves. The flower spikes can be 3 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is cold hardy. It suits hardiness zones 5-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Stalks ?, flowers ?
How it is grown
It can be grown by seeds or division of offsets.