Agave tequilana (Tequila Agave)

Agave tequilana with blue green leaves and tall central stalk plant view
Agave tequilana with long blue green leaves and central flowering stalk

Botanical name: Agave tequilana

Common names: Tequila Agave, Century Plant

Family: Asparagaceae    (Formerly:Agavaceae / Amaryllidaceae)

Subfamily: Agavoideae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Water Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Dry conditions
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny

Tequila Agave, Century Plant. Agave tequilana, commonly called blue agave (agave azul) or tequila agave, is an agave plant that is an important economic product of Jalisco, Mexico, due to its role as the base ingredient of tequila, a popular distilled beverage. The high production of sugars, mostly fructose, in the core of the plant is the main characteristic that makes it suitable for the preparation of alcoholic beverages. Great addition to cactus - rock gardens - ethno-botanical collections. Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping. Grows fairly fast in summer if provided with extra water.

Similar plants: Agave tequilana (Tequila Agave)


Agave tequilana (Tequila Agave) with a tall yellow flower stalk rising above blue-green leaves.
Agave tequilana (Tequila Agave) with a tall yellow flower stalk rising above blue-green leaves.
Agave tequilana (Tequila Agave) with yellow flower clusters on a thick green stalk close up
Agave tequilana (Tequila Agave) rising tall with multiple golden yellow flower clusters on a thick stalk.
Agave tequilana (Tequila Agave) with yellow flower clusters against clear blue sky close up.
Agave tequilana (Tequila Agave) yellow flower clusters reach toward the sky on a thick stem.
Agave tequilana (Tequila Agave) blue-green plant with long narrow succulent leaves in a rosette
Agave tequilana (Tequila Agave) succulent growing low with many sharp pointed blue-green foliage segments


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Agave tequilana (Tequila Agave) blue-green plant with long narrow succulent leaves in a rosette

7104 Agave sp. - Tequila Agave, Century Plant

Agave plant that is an important economic product of Jalisco, Mexico, due to its role as the base ingredient of tequila, a popular distilled beverage. The high production of sugars, mostly fructose, in the core of the plant is the main characteristic that makes it suitable for the preparation of alcoholic beverages. Great addition to cactus - rock gardens - ethno-botanical collections. Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping. Grows fairly fast in summer if provided with extra water.
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