Agave parryi Truncata

Agave parryi Truncata Details

Agave parryi Truncata, commonly known as the Artichoke Agave, features broad and stiff, powder blue leaves. The broad and fleshy leaves are held as a rosette with each leaf having a series of dark spines along its edge. Mature plants may produce a flower spike that can reach up to 4 m in length which bears clusters of yellow flowers from orange buds. Ignoring the flowering stem, it typically grows to 80 cm tall and 1 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun with a well-drained soil. It is very tolerant of dry conditions and will tolerate moderate frost. Agave parryi Truncata is commonly used as an attractive feature in modern gardens, particularly when planted in clusters or used to contrast with other colours and forms. It is also ideal for mixed plantings, rock gardens, growing in a container, or including in Mediterranean garden themes.