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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Agavaceae (now Asparagaceae) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Height: 4-6 feet |
| Width: 3-4 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Agave tequilana 'Lemeno' (Variegated Tequila Agave) - A medium large agave that grows to 5-6 feet tall with an open form rosette of long thin slightly concave gray-green leaves that have a narrow yellow variegation along the margins and are armored along these margins with small, sharp spines. Plant in full sun to light shade in well-drained soil with little to no supplemental irrigation required in coastal gardens. Hardy to 20-25°F. The species is used for making the distilled liquor Tequila in Mexico.
Information displayed on this page about Agave tequilana 'Lemeno' is based on the research conducted about it in our library and from reliable online resources. We also note those observations we have made of this plant as it grows in the nursery's garden and in other gardens, as well how crops have performed in our nursery field. We will incorporate comments we receive from others, and welcome to hear from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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