Agave salmiana 'Green Giant'
Agave salmiana 'Green Giant'
The glossy dark green leaves of Green Giant Agave can grow to be 7ft long and 1ft wide. Large marginal teeth and a 2-inch long terminal spine on these plants add to its dramatic appearance. Don’t be shy about giving this plant some space in the landscape. 'Green Giant' will accept and utilize more water if it gets it, but only with well-draining soil.
Growth Guide
These key details will help you understand how your plant will grow and what conditions bring out its best.
Exposure: Full sun
Watering:
Mature Height: 3-5 feet
Mature Width: 4-8 feet
Ships: Bare root Why bare root?
Plant Highlights
A quick snapshot of what makes this plant stand out.
Easy To Grow
Fast Growing
Where To Plant
USDA Hardiness Zones show which plants thrive in your climate based on average winter lows. The lower the number, the colder the region. Use the map below to find your zone and choose plants that will grow successfully year after year.
Hardiness Zone: 7-11 (USDA)
Why Happy Valley Plants?
We're passionate about connecting people with the beauty of nature. From hand-selected plants to expert support and thoughtful packaging, we put care into every detail. Assuring your plants arrive healthy, happy, and ready to thrive.
Packaged With Care
Your satisfaction matters to us. Each plant is hand-picked, wrapped, and packaged with precision to ensure it arrives safely and ready to grow. If something’s not right, reach out within 72 hours and we’ll do our best to make it right.
Quality At A Fair Price
We believe great plants shouldn’t come with a premium price tag. Our goal is to make quality, hard-to-find plants accessible and affordable, so you can grow more for less.
Horticultural Help
Need advice or have plant questions? Our expert team is always happy to help. We’re gardeners first and love sharing our knowledge. Explore our blog for growing tips and plant care guides.
PLANT VARIATIONS
Please note that no two plants are exactly the same, that’s what makes them so unique! There may be some slight variations in height, width, amount of leaves, etc. We do our best to ensure your plants are consistent and keep our listings updated. As these are live plants, they change frequently.
SPECIAL REQUESTS
We have the ability to procure hundreds of varieties of plants from 2 inches to 5 gallons. If you do not see what you are looking for, please send us a message and we will see how we can assist you! Contact us
DOMESTIC USA SHIPPING
Our horticulture experts will determine if the plant needs to be shipped in soil, based on the particular species, size, and your hardiness zone. In general, agaves, cacti, and succulents will be shipped without soil, called “bare root.” (see below) We will find the best freight carrier to your address. While our top priority is a healthy, happy plant delivery, unfortunately, we have no control over how carriers handle our packages, nor where they are dropped off.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
All plants shipped beyond the USA mainland, including Alaska and Puerto Rico, will be shipped “bare root.” (see below) All plants shipped internationally, including Puerto Rico, require a Phytosanitary Certificate from the US Department of Agriculture.
Add the Phytosanitary certificate to your cart
Please check with your local customs department to see if you need any additional certifications, such as import permits. Note: while we have extensive experience and a track record of successful international plant shipments, we are unable to guarantee the plants' condition upon arrival.
BARE ROOT SHIPPING
This process simplifies shipping by dramatically decreasing the package weight, which keeps the cost of shipping as low as possible.
Desert Restoration
Every purchase made aids in desert restoration. We donate Saguaro Cacti to 'Natural Restorations' for replanting in fire or man-damaged areas.
First-Class Care
Every order is packed with first-class care to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. As the home of the most CITES-certified desert plants in the U.S., we take pride in wrapping and cradling each plant securely. No matter where it’s headed, your order is guaranteed to arrive safely.
Why We Ship Bare Root
Shipping plants bare root means less weight, less mess, and less stress on the plant. Without heavy soil, your plant travels more easily and establishes faster once it is planted.
Time To Plant
Unpacking your plant is simple and stress-free. Keep the package closed until you’re ready to plant, then carefully use a small blade to open the box. Once unwrapped, mist with water to wake them up and let them settle in.
Check Our Blogs!
Our plant care blogs cover everything you need to help your plants thrive. Each post is written by our horticulture experts and packed with practical, easy-to-follow advice for every level of gardener. Explore the guides and grow with confidence.
Cold Weather Ahead?
Keep your plants cozy in transit! Add UniHeat® Heat Pack to protect cold-tender plants from frost damage. If a heat pack isn’t included and severe cold weather is expected, we may delay shipment to keep your plants safe. We’ll reach out via email if so.
Let customers speak for us
The Agave victoriae-reginae plant that I received was large and had very healthy looking leaves and roots. It was a good sized plant for the price.
“They look great after planting. The cacti settled in beautifully, with vibrant color and strong, healthy growth. I’m really happy with how well they’re doing so quickly. they already look perfect in their new spot.”
Beautiful plant from Happy Valley. Robust, good-sized, good price.Appreciate the packaging- well packed with no styrofoam or plastic! yay!
The Agave Ovatifolia ‘Orca’ arrived quickly, professionally pack and excellent condition. Definitely my favorite agave and ordered another. Lots of nice compliments my neighbors and other gardeners
Cuttings came fast and were perfectly packaged. The paddles were healthy and came with instructions on how to transplant in my garden. Hope to have some big prickly pears in a few years. Great company and experience!
Received the 15 gallon New Mexico Agave quickly, professionally packed and excellent condition. Several gardening friends have commented on the beautiful and healthy agave. I will order more agaves this week.
Shopping here is wonderful they are fast and their plants ship packed excellently
The shop owner is very reliable and trustworthy. The Sullu euphorbia royleana I received was much larger than I expected—-it was the biggest and most beautiful one shown in the photos. The packaging was extremely careful and meticulous; it's clear the owner deeply cares for their plants. Such a large specimen was perfectly protected. This is the best experience I have ever had buying plants online. I will definitely buy more plants from this shop once the weather warms up. I highly recommend this shop to everyone.
The most beautiful agave I have ever seen. Plants are just perfect. Shipped fast and packed so well. Always happy with my purchases here. Thank you!
My cactus was extremely well cared for and came with five pups. Excellent packing and shipped well. Thank you so much! I would definitely order from you again .
Very happy with recent purchase of Agave americana. Plant arrived quickly, well packed and is thriving. Thanks for great service.
You can really trust this seller — amazing plants, excellent packaging! You won’t regret it.
The seller’s agaves were really well packaged—you can completely trust that they take great care in protecting the plants, and the quality of the plants is excellent.
So thrilled! It’s a great addition to my garden!
