Agave utahensis | Utah Agave | 10 Seeds

Agave utahensis, commonly known as Utah agave or desert agave, is a striking, rosette-forming succulent native to the southwestern United States, particularly found in the deserts and rocky slopes of Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. This slow-growing plant typically reaches 1 to 3 feet in height and can spread up to 3 feet in diameter. Its thick, fleshy, spiky leaves are gray-green to blue-gray in color, with sharp, spine-like margins and a prominent, hooked terminal spine at the tip. The leaves are arranged in a compact rosette, which gradually grows outward as the plant matures. In late spring to early summer, Agave utahensis produces a tall, slender flower stalk that can rise up to 6 feet, crowned with clusters of yellow-green flowers that attract pollinators, particularly bees and hummingbirds. This species is highly drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun and well-drained, rocky or sandy soils, making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping and arid garden landscapes. It is also noted for i