Agave parryi var. truncata - Artichoke Agave

Market price from $10.75 to $39.50

Agave parryi var. truncata is a unique and hardy plant, fondly known as the Artichoke Agave. Belonging proudly to the Cacti and Succulents family, it stands resolute and striking with its compact rosettes of short, broad, blue-green leaves, dramatically tipped with dark brown spines. Despite only reaching a comfortably compact size of up to 2 feet in both height and width, this slow-growing wonder provides an imposing visual element to any landscape design. Excelling in full sun, the Artichoke Agave is admirably resilient, effortlessly bearing the brunt of intense heat, persistent drought, and even extreme cold, down to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. But its true show-stopping moment arrives once in its lifetime after 15 to 30 years of patient beauty. A tall, arresting stalk emerges, crowned with a cascade of brilliant golden yellow flowers signaling its grand finale. Despite its end, the Artichoke Agave leaves a lasting legacy, often producing offsets, or 'pups', ensuring its enduring presence in your garden. With its compelling fairy-tale ending and easy maintenance, this plant is a captivating choice for any water-conscious garden or rock garden.