Agave bovicornuta which are the parents of

which are the parents of the popular field hybrid Agave 'Sharkskin'

Agave kristenii grows at low elevations on limestone slopes in thorn forests of coastal Michoacán

it is perhaps the showiest and most superior choice of any of the soft leafed agave

shape & form

This is a brand new hybrid and plants are about 3-5" across

Agave bovicornuta which are the parents ofAgave bovicornuta can be found in southern Sonora, southwestern Chihuahua, and northern Sinaloa on rocky slopes in oak woodland and pine oak forests between 3000 6000'. It is a highly attractive ornamental that stays solitary and grows to about 2 3' high and 3 4' across. The name of this agave translates from Latin to 'Cow Horn' and comes from the occasionally opposing marginal teeth which can resemble such horns. In between these reddish brown teeth