Artichoke Agave

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Artichoke Agave

Agave parryi var. truncata

Evergreen-Deciduous

Evergreen

Overall Mature Size

Small

Mature Height & Spread

2-3' x 2-3'

Exposure

Full sun

Water

Medium, Low Water

Flower Color

Yellow

Bloom Time

Infrequent

Special Features

Deer Resistant, Desert Conditions, Low Water use

Container Sizes

#1, #2, #5, #15

Natural Growth Habit

Rounded

Sunset Garden Zones

2B, 3, 6-24

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone

6-9

Plant Type

Succulent

Succulent perennials with compact growth thick blue-grey leaves tipped with sharp black spines reaching 2′-3′ tall and wide in a distinct artichoke looking form. It will bloom after reaching 20 or more years old with clusters of yellow flowers. Withstands shade and is cold hardy. Prefers full sun to moderate shade moderate to little water when established.

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