Common Names: Giant Agave, Pulque Agave
Botanical Name: Agave salmiana

Agave salmiana ‘Green Giant’ (Giant Agave) – This architectural succulent perfectly suits Central Texas, boasting ample size, beauty, sun-loving traits, and exceptional freeze tolerance. Ensure ample space for its growth; after all, it’s aptly named the Green Giant!

Recognizable by its thick, graceful, dark gray-green leaves with projecting spines and imposing stature, reaching heights of 5-6 feet tall and twice as wide. As it matures and blooms, a tall inflorescence emerges, towering over 20 feet and adorned with yellow flowers that attract birds and bees. This agave falls into what I term the “pup” category, producing abundant suckers or babies that can lead to a large colony if left unchecked. For optimal performance, plant it in full sun with well-draining soil.

This is a pupping agave. If you plant one and in time will get multiple. 

Appearance:

• Agave salmiana presents as a sizable succulent featuring rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves.
• Its grayish-green leaves are lance-shaped, characterized by serrated margins.
• These rosettes have the potential to reach several feet in diameter.