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Cow's Horn Agave

Agave Bovicornuta

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Overview

Agave bovicornuta, or Cow's Horn Agave, features robust, green leaves with distinctively curved reddish spines resembling a cow's horn. Its foliage can spread up to 3-4 feet across, with each leaf reaching a length of 2-3 feet. This drought-tolerant succulent adds a dramatic, sculptural element to xeriscapes, thriving in full sun with well-draining soil. Mature plants may produce a towering flower stalk after several years. Zones 9-11.

Sun HalfWater LowZones 9–11Type SucculentClimate Arid, Subtropical
Cow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — sculptural element to xeriscapes
Cow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — This architectural plant is a focal point in any landscape designCow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — This drought-tolerant succulent adds a dramaticCow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — Its foliage can spread up to 3-4 feet across, with each leaf reaching a length of 2-3 feetCow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — is a striking succulent native to the rocky slopes and oak woodlands of Western MexicoCow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — green leaves with distinctively curved reddish spines resembling a cow's hornCow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — Mature plants may produce a towering flower stalk after several years+12

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Cow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — sculptural element to xeriscapes
Cow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — This architectural plant is a focal point in any landscape design
Cow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — This drought-tolerant succulent adds a dramatic
Cow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — Its foliage can spread up to 3-4 feet across, with each leaf reaching a length of 2-3 feet
Cow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — is a striking succulent native to the rocky slopes and oak woodlands of Western Mexico
Cow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — green leaves with distinctively curved reddish spines resembling a cow's horn
Cow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — Mature plants may produce a towering flower stalk after several years
Cow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — commonly known as Cow's Horn Agave
Cow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — thriving in full sun with well-draining soil
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