Lechuguilla
Lechuguilla
–
Agave lechuguilla
Agave lechuguilla
Agave, Lechuguilla Agave, Shin Dagger
Chihuahuan Desert; a Texas native.
1
–
2 feet
2
–
3 feet
Texas
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Very Low
Deer Resistant
Evergreen
Hummingbirds
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About This Plant
Full sun. Evergreen. Thick yellow-green rosettes are tipped with hard, sharp spines that easily pierce rubber, leather and skin.
Lechuguilla grows in spreading colonies. It’s been used to provide easy erosion control on steep slopes (see it in San Antonio on the shoulders of US 281 alongside the Sunken Gardens). You won’t be able to do much gardening around it, but if you have deer and thin limestone soil, it makes a nice barrier.
Maintenance
Prune to remove dead, top-heavy or excess growth. Pups can be extracted with a shovel. Heavy gloves, a long-handled shovel and pruners will be needed. Avoid adding it to compost, since the hard thorns don’t break down.
Features
Plant Type:
Agave/Yucca
Size:
1-2' H, 2-3' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Sandy, Thin
Wildlife:
Hummingbirds
Flower Color:
Blue, Purple, Red, Yellow
Bloom Time:
May, June, July
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
Very strong, stout spines and sharply toothed leaves require very careful placement and handling. Poisonous to livestock; contains toxic compounds.
Coupon Eligible:
This plant goes well with
Portulaca oleracea
Viguiera stenoloba
Ruellia nudiflora
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