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Botanical Name: Agave bovicornuta
Mature Size: 3-4 ft H, 4-5ft W
Light Requirement: Sun to Partial Shade
Water Need: Very Low
Cold Hardiness: Zone 9 (20 to 25F) to 11 (above 40F)
Description: Adapted. Broad, bright green leaves edged in large, curved red teeth resembling bull horns0giving rise to the common name Cowhorn Agave. Leaves are wide, smooth; slightly cupped. Broad, open rosette. Monocarpic (dies after flowering) and typically does not offset. Flower spike, at 10-20 years, may reach 15-20 feet tall. Yellow to reddish blooms attract pollinators. Benefits from afternoon shade in high heat or reflective sites, Requires excellent drainage and protection from hard freezes; prolonged winter moisture. Best suited for protected xeric gardens or large containers.