Agave utahensis

This is a very small and variable species that has grey rosettes of narrow, straight, pointed leaves eventually reaching 30cm diameter.  The type species offsets freely, has a long, drawn brown terminal spine and small flat teeth.  It has the dubious pleasure of being the most cold-hardy of all agaves, enduring temperatures of below -30°C in it's native desert habitat. ( 1999 )

• Agave utahensis var eborispina

A small form distinguished mainly by having a very elongated ivory white terminal spine.( 1999 )

• Agave utahensis var kaibahensis

This is the largest form with rosettes reaching 45-50cm, slightly greener in colour than the others.

•  Agave utahensis var nevadensis

This is the smallest and hardiest clone - very blue-grey in colour and with more prominent teeth. ( 1999 )