Agave cerulata subspecies nelsonii

Description

Agave cerulata subspecies nelsonii hails from the central part of the state of Baja California. In habitat, this is an offsetting species with individual rosettes reaching about 20-30 inches across and clustering to 3-4 feet across. Thick, gray-green leaves are long lanceolate to triangular-lanceolate. Plants are relatively cold hardy in the desert southwest, reportedly tolerating a winter low of about 20 degrees F in the hot, low elevation desert region around Phoenix. For additional photos check out the page at agaveville.org