Artichoke Agave | Compact Blue-Green Rosette Succulent

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Artichoke Agave

Agave Parryi Var. 'Truncata'

Perfect Artichoke-Like Form • Exceptionally Cold Hardy • Ideal for Small Spaces & Containers

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Description

The Artichoke Agave is a compact gem with a near-perfect geometric form. Its short, wide, blue-gray leaves are tightly packed like an artichoke, each tipped with a dark spine. Extremely cold hardy for an agave, this slow-growing, sculptural plant is ideal for small spaces, rock gardens, and containers, providing stunning structure and color with minimal care.

Renowned for its compact, spherical, artichoke-like form of thick, blue-gray leaves.
Extremely cold hardy (down to 0°F / -18°C), one of the hardiest agaves.
Very slow-growing and monocarpic after many decades.
Perfect for small gardens, alpine rockeries, troughs, and containers.
Requires perfect drainage and full sun.

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Mature height: 1-2 ft.
Mature spread: 2-3 ft.
Light: Full sun

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Features:Foliage: Broad, short, thick, blue-gray to blue-green leaves that form a very symmetrical, compact, artichoke-like rosette. The leaf margins are edged with dark brown to reddish teeth and tipped with a sharp, dark terminal spine.Flowers: At maturity (after 10-30 years), it sends up a tall, branched flower spike, 10-15 ft. high, with clusters of yellow to reddish-yellow flowers. The plant is monocarpic (dies after flowering) but often produces offsets (pups).Habit: An evergreen, perennial succulent with a highly ornamental, sculptural, and compact form.
Growth Rate: Slow
Key Advantages:Exceptionally symmetrical and architectural form.Intense blue-gray foliage color provides striking contrast.Extremely drought tolerant.Low maintenance.Cold hardy for an agave
Landscape Uses:Focal point in rock gardens and xeriscapes.Container planting for patios.Modern and Southwestern landscapes.Desert-themed gardens

Faqs

Q: How big does it get and how fast does it grow?
A: It is a slow to moderate grower, eventually forming a rosette 1-2 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. Its slow growth and manageable size make it ideal for containers and smaller garden spaces.

Q: Does it die after flowering?
A: Yes, like most agaves, it is monocarpic. After 10 to 30 years, it will send up a towering, branched flower stalk (up to 10-20 feet tall) and then die. However, it typically produces offsets ("pups") around its base throughout its life, which can be left to form a colony or removed and replanted.

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