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Agave murpheyi - Murphey's agave

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Agave murpheyi is an effortlessly striking addition to any arid landscape design or container garden. Native to the Southwest United States and Northern Mexico, this succulent, also known as Murphey's agave, commands attention with its sculptural rosette shape, composed of robust blue-green leaves edged in sharp spines. Withstanding full sun exposure and various well-drained soil conditions, Murphey's agave is the definition of low-maintenance beauty, allowing gardeners to savor its aesthetic appeal without the worry of frequent watering or upkeep. After making a home in your garden for 10-25 years, this plant rewards your patience with a marvelous sight—a flowering spike reaching 10-15 feet high, adorned with captivating yellow flowers. This show-stopping spectacle marks the end of its life span, since the plant is monocarpic and dies after blooming—yet, it leaves a lasting legacy by producing offsets or "pups" to continue its lineage in your garden. Embrace the elegance of the Agave murpheyi and make a bold statement in your outdoor space.

  • Size: Up to 3 feet tall, flower spike up to 10-15 feet high
  • Flowers: Yellow flowers on spike after 10-25 years (plant is monocarpic, dies after blooming)
  • Foliage: Blue-green leaves with sharp spines
  • Water usage: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Special Feature: Produces offsets or "pups" after flowering
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