Agave lechuguilla | Lechuguilla | 10 Seeds

Agave lechuguilla, commonly known as lechuguilla, is a small, slow-growing, perennial succulent native to the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. It typically grows in rocky, well-drained soils, forming a dense rosette of stiff, narrow, lance-shaped leaves that range from 20–50 cm (8–20 inches) in length. The thick, leathery leaves are a grayish-green color, armed with sharp, serrated edges and a formidable terminal spine, making the plant highly adapted to arid environments and deterring herbivores. Agave lechuguilla is a monocarpic species, meaning it flowers once in its lifetime—typically after 10–20 years—producing a tall, unbranched flower stalk that can reach up to 3 meters (10 feet) in height. The inflorescence bears yellow to reddish-purple tubular flowers, which attract pollinators such as bats and moths. After flowering and setting seed, the parent plant dies, but it propagates through offsets, ensuring its continued presence in harsh dese