Plant Database
Cow Horn Agave
Agave bovicornuta
Cow Horn Agave is named for its unique, widely-spaced, reddish-brown spines that resemble cow horns. It forms a beautiful, open rosette of bright green, fleshy leaves. The striking contrast between the green leaves and the dramatic dark spines, along with its manageable size, makes it a highly desirable collector's plant and a fantastic focal point.
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Notable for its large, decorative, reddish-brown to black spines that protrude from the leaf margins.
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Forms an open, vase-shaped rosette of light green, succulent leaves.
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Monocarpic, flowering with a tall spike after many years.
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A moderate-sized agave perfect for rock gardens, containers, or as a specimen in dry gardens.
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The spines are sharp; handle with care.