Artichoke Agave

Agave parryi var. truncata

Pronunciation: a-GAH-vee PAIR-ee-eye trun-KAH-tuh
SKU #02522
6-10

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OVERVIEW
Description An abundance of dense, symmetrical rosettes with wide, blue-gray foliage that forms large clumps. Bloom spikes emerge from older rosettes, which die after flowering - the plant is perpetuated by "pups" or offshoots. A bright accent in the waterwise landscape or a unique groundcover in mass plantings. Evergreen.
Light Full sun
Watering Water when soil is completely dry.
Blooms Blooms at maturity, 10 to 15 years or older.
Mature Size Rosettes 2 to 4 ft. wide on 5 ft. wide clumps; flower spikes to 20 ft. tall.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise
Problems/Solutions Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
STYLE
Landscape Use Barrier, Ground Cover
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Silver-blue
Companion Plants Hens & Chicks (Sempervirens); Agastache (Agastache); Sedum (Sedum); Aloe (Aloe); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe)
CARE
Care Provide lean to average, well-drained soil. Thrives in full sun in cool coastal areas; shelter from harsh afternoon sun and reflected heat in hot summer areas. Drought tolerant once established, but looks best with periodic water in extreme heat. The mother plant declines after flowering; younger rosettes will perpetuate the plant.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10

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