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
AG003: Agave parryi (Flagstaff, AZ form) COLD HARDY CACTUS
$12.00
Dave Salman's collection from the Rim near Flagstaff, AZ. Very hardy with blue-green foliage. Spectacular flowers in its old age! Average mature size 18" high by 24" wide. Zone 5. Sold in 2.5 inch pots
AG012: Agave parryi v. neomexicana 'Cloudcroft Form' COLD HARDY CACTUS
$12.00
Dave Salman's collection from Cloudcroft, NM. A particularly hardy form with blue-green foliage. Average mature size 18" high by 24" wide. Zone 4. 6,800 feet elevation! Sold in 2.5 inch pots