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!
AG018: Agave toumeyana v. bella COLD HARDY CACTUS
$13.00
This miniature Agave variety is an adorable gem from central AZ. Quite irresistible.The narrow green leaves are lined with white filaments. 6" H x 6"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!
AG008: Agave lechuguilla COLD HARDY CACTUS
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AG008: Agave lechuguilla COLD HARDY CACTUS
$13.00
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. Hardy to Zones 5. Sold in 2.5 inch pots.

AG015: Agave parryi v. neomexicana (Truth or Consequences, NM Form)
$13.50
A collection from Truth or Consequences, NM. A particularly hardy form with really BLUE foliage. Average mature size 18" high by 24" wide. Zone 5. Sold in 2.5 inch pots.

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...
AG009: 'Luna' Agave parryi subspecies parryi COLD HARDY CACTUS
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AG009: 'Luna' Agave parryi subspecies parryi COLD HARDY CACTUS
$14.50
This GORGEOUS Chihuahuan desert strain native to SW New Mexico has luminous blue leaves. The leaves are a bit fuller and rounder than typical parryis. 24" high x 30" wide. Hardy to Zone 5a. Full sun and well-drained soil. Sold in a 2.5" pot.
AG011: Agave utahensis v. nevadensis COLD HARDY CACTUS
$15.00
Squatty, deep-blue plants have curly spines giving the plant the appearance that it's jiggling. The most beautiful of the Utah agaves. 12"H X 18W. Zone 5. Sold in 2.5 inch pots.

AG005: Agave utahensis v. kaibabensis COLD HARDY CACTUS
$16.00
This handsome Century plant from northern Arizona will be the jewel of your rock garden. This form has narrow, vertical green leaves with white spines. 12 inches high and 20" wide. Hardy to zone 5 (-20 degrees F.) Comes in 3.5 inch pots

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.

AG002: Agave parryi v. neomexicana x utahensis 'Deep Blue Form' COLD HARDY CACTUS
$20.00
A stunning, rare, deep blue hybrid of two winter hardy Agaves. Cold hardy to Zone 5. It will be at least 15 years to bloom. Incredible, impressed leaf patterns better than on most agaves. 15" high x 20" wide. Very polite in the garden. Minimal production of pups. Comes in 2.5 inch pot.