This is a beautiful large succulent forms clumps of rosettes which individually are 2 1/2 feet tall by to 3 feet wide. Older clumps build up to form large dense masses to up to 8 to 10 feet wide and 4 to 5 feet tall or more with flower stalks up to 15 feet. The flexible blue-green leaves have finely serrate margins and a terminal spine but are not dangerous like many other agaves. 

Plant in full to part sun except in hot inland and desert gardens where light shade will prevent scorching of the foliage.