Origin and Habitat: Arizona (Southwestern U.S.A., Northern America)
Grows in open rocky slopes and dry scrubland between 900 and 1800 m.

• Agave mckelveyana Gentry

Description: Small, relatively rare, dwarf species that forms a tight rosette similar in size and shape to Agave desertiSN|482]]SN|482]] var. simplex.
Leaves: Stiff, bluish green leaves.

Cultivation and Propagation: It is tolerant of drought and severe freezes.
Propagation: Relatively easy to propagate by seeds or by suckers (if available) Remove the basal suckers in spring or summer and let the cuttings dry for a few days before inserting in compost.. only problem is the logistics of getting to the suckers - very sharp spines and suckers usually right up against, or underneath the mother plant.
Uses: These striking plants are wonderful when used for accent or simply to provide some all year round foliage colour and often used in a pot as a patio plant, they make an eye-catching statement and along with other evergreen plants in pots, can be moved around to change the scenery or position to give more shelter.Uses: These striking plants are wonderful when used for accent or simply to provide some all year round foliage colour and often used in a pot as a patio plant, they make an eye-catching statement and along with other evergreen plants in pots, can be moved around to change the scenery or position to give more shelter.