The plant has long been grown in parts of Mexico to make tequila and mezcal. But in California, it’s only more recently gotten attention from Central Valley farmers seeking options as they face water ...

'Durango Delight' (Agave schidigera)is a compact agave type with dense leaves accented by curly white hairs. When it flowers, it sends up a red purple bloom on a stalk up to 10 feet tall. It's hardy ...

After nearly 30 years of waiting, two agave plants on the CU Boulder campus are having their moment in the sun. 1380 30th St. No public parking on site. The plants, which adorn an outdoor garden near ...

There’s a good reason agave plant was given the unique nickname ‘century plant.’ These succulents flower just once in their lifetimes—anywhere from 7 to 50 years, depending on the species. But there’s ...

Agave plants have been of great economic and social importance in the Americas for at least 9,000 years. Before people cultivated corn, agave plants were one of their main carbohydrate sources.

MURRIETA, Calif. — Leo Ortega started growing spiky blue agave plants on the arid hillsides around his Southern California home because his wife liked the way they looked. A decade later, his property ...

If you want a garden that you will never, ever need to water, consider agaves. There are more than a hundred agave species and varieties available to gardeners in Southern California, so you will have ...

Agave plants may be best known for their role in tequila production, but they are also remarkably adept at retaining water in extremely dry environments. In a new study, researchers used terahertz ...

The century plant, or Agave americana, is a large succulent native to Mexico. It produces a single, tall flowering stalk before dying, a process known as being monocarpic. New plants grow from suckers ...

That dried agave plant in your yard could become a lightweight, elegant hiking staff. Here's why you should think twice ...

After nearly 30 years of waiting, two agave plants on the CU Boulder campus are having their moment in the sun. Rare Agave Bloom https://youtu.be/B7lZ9xU_9mo The ...