Agave utahensis var. eborispina (HESTER 1943) BROADCAST 1960

Agave utahensis forms dense clusters of small rosettes with numerous gray-green, spiny leaves. This northernmost agave species is found in the mountains of California, Arizona, Nevada, and as far north as Utah (USA). It is among the most cold-hardy agaves and can withstand even severe frost, but requires a sunny location with good drainage. The variety eborispina is distinguished by its particularly long, dark leaf tips. Otherwise, it is just as hardy and undemanding as var. utahensis.