Agave neomexicana
New Mexico Century Plant

An ornamental succulent that forms rosettes of many narrow, glaucous, blue-gray leaves. Needle-sharp, dark red, marginal, and terminal spines. Mature plants produce tall flower spikes. A very cold hardy species.

USDA zones: 5 - 10
Sunset zones: 1 - 9, 16 - 22
Mature size: 2 - 3 feet high and wide
Light needs: full sun to partial shade
Water needs: little to moderate water