Agave

Agave  are a wonderful genus of succulent plants mainly from the American Southwest and Mexico. They make striking plants in the garden especially when they flower (an effort so supreme that they die afterward).  Commonly called "Century Plants"  because of the mistaken belief that they grow for 100 years before blooming.  In our gardens a bloom is quite rare, but it could happen anytime after 7 years.  Fortunately by then, the plant usually produces many pups which can set into the garden to carry on the tradition.

AG001:  Agave parryi cold hardy to Area 5, at least 15 years to bloom.  This is the standard color plant.  In 4 inch pots  $10

AG002:  Agave parryi cold hardy to Area 5, at least 15 years to bloom.  This is the deep blue variety, stunning.  In 3 inch pots  $20

AG003: Agave parryi:  Dave Salman’s collection from south of Flagstaff, AZ at about 6,800 ft.  A particularly hardy form with blue-green foliage.  24” high by 24” wide. 3” wide plants (2 years old) $10

AG004: Agave havardiana:  Havard’s Agave is the king of the Davis Mountains of West Texas.  The broad, rich blue leaves are incredibly handsome.  Plants grow to 24 inches high by 36 inches wide in 10 to 15 years.  Hardy to zone 5 (-20 degrees F.).  Foliage is much broader than the parryi types.  3 year old, 4” wide plants $10.

AG005: Agave utahensis v. kaibabensis  This cute little Century plant from northern Arizona will be the jewel of your rock garden.  This form has narrow, vertical green leaves with white spines.  8 inches high and wide.  Hardy to zone 5 (-20 degrees F.).  3-4” across $10.

AG006: Agave toumeyana v. bella  This adorable little gem from central AZ is irresistible.  The narrow green leaves are lined with white filaments.  6 inches high and wide.  3-4 inch wide seedlings, 3 years old $20.

AG007:  Agave polyantheflora.  NEW!  A wonderfully hardy little Century Plant with a globe shape and white edged leaves.  Zone 6.  4” plant $12

AG008:  Agave lechuguilla  This hardy form of Lechuguilla Century Plant is from seed in the Chisos Mountains of west TX.  The narrow green leaves have a light colored stripe in the center.  15” high by 30” wide.  Zone 5.  $12

AG009: Agave palmeri (high altitude form)  Palmer’s Agave is a tall, slender leaved species 48” tall by 60” wide.  This selection is from seed collected at 5600 feet in the mountains.  It is hardy to 10 degrees F.  It may be hybridized with Agave parryi due to its close proximity, which would make it even hardier.  Beautiful blue-green horizontal striations on the leaves.  2 year old plants $10.

AG010:  Agave utahensis v. eborispinus  With it’s long, white terminal spines this hardy century plant is right at home in the rock garden.  12” high and wide, zone 5.  3” wide plants $10.