Agave is 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.
Agave

AG006: Agave toumeyana COLD HARDY CACTUS
$12.00
This small Agave variety is an adorable gem from central AZ. Quite irresistible. The narrow green leaves are lined with white filaments. 12" H x 12"W. Hardy up to zone 5/6. Sold in 2.5 inch pots. Thrives in the crevice rock garden and can be grown as a windowsill houseplant also!

AG001: Agave parryi v neomexicana COLD HARDY CACTUS
$14.00
Considered by many to be the most cold-hardy Agave. From the highest altitudes of New Mexico's Guadalupe Mountains. Its stunning blue leaves are tipped with bold, dramatic black spines. New Mexico Agave is more compact in form than Agave parryi. It makes a gorgeous garden subject. 12-15" high x 18-24" wide. Full sun. Zone 5, possibly zone...

AG019: Agave parryi v. couesii COLD HARDY CACTUS
$16.00
Coues' Century Plant is a gorgeous, fairly compact form of Parry's Agave. Lovely, chalky-blue leaves. Very hardy. This selection is from south of Flagstaff, AZ. 18"H x 30"W, full sun, zone 5. Add it to your hardy collection. Sold in 2.5" pots.