Plants in genus agave
Agave funkiana 'Olympic Gold'
Agave funkiana 'Olympic Gold' is a striking succulent with a yellow-centered rosette reaching 1 foot tall and 20 inches wide. Its narrow, well-spined leaves feature a wide central band of gold, making it an excellent choice for container gardening.
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Sun King'
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Sun King' is a variegated sport native to Northern Mexico, known for its thick green leaves with a yellow center. This succulent grows to 1 foot tall and 18 inches wide, making it a striking addition to any garden. Its drought tolerance and unique appearance make it a popular choice for xeriscaping.
Agave ovatifolia 'Vanzie'
Agave ovatifolia 'Vanzie' is a clonal selection of whale's tongue agave, known for its splendid ventral leaf folds and wavy leaf edges. It grows rapidly and is tolerant of damp, cold winters, requiring good drainage and dry winter soils.
Agave americana 'Opal'
Agave americana 'Opal' is a striking plant with blue-grey foliage edged in creamy yellow. Known for its large, upright clump and sharp spines, it can produce a 20-foot tall flower stalk in warmer climates. It is ideal for large summer containers in colder regions.
Agave montana 'T73111'
Agave montana 'T73111' is a striking succulent native to the high elevations of Mexico, known for its dark green, heavily armed leaves. This plant thrives in sunny, dry conditions and is well-suited for xeriscaping. Its robust nature makes it resistant to rabbits, and it is a great choice for a tropical-looking garden. The agave's unique appearance and resilience make it a standout in any landscape.
Agave isthmensis 'Ohi Raijin Fukurin Nishiki'
Agave isthmensis 'Ohi Raijin Fukurin Nishiki' is a dwarf butterfly agave native to the Mexican coast of Oaxaca. This plant is characterized by its compact rosettes, which never exceed 6 inches in height or width, and its distinctive white-edged leaves. It is well-suited for container gardening and thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
Agave temacapulinensis
Agave temacapulinensis, named in 2012, is native to Temacapulín, Jalisco, Mexico. It grows to 2.5 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with wide silver-blue leaves and large teeth. This plant is anticipated to be hardy in at least Zone 8a and is closely related to Agave wocomahi.
Agave mitis 'General Zaragoza'
Agave mitis 'General Zaragoza' is a seed-grown succulent collected from high elevations near General Zaragoza, Mexico. Known for its drought tolerance and evergreen nature, this plant is well-suited for xeriscaping and can attract hummingbirds. It thrives in sunny to partially shaded areas and is a resilient choice for rock gardens.
Agave gentryi
Agave gentryi is a plant from northern Mexico with glossy green, deeply-channeled foliage and large black spines. It prefers dry soils, especially during cold, wet winters, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping. This agave adds a bold, architectural element to gardens with its striking appearance.
Agave parrasana
Agave parrasana is a slow-growing evergreen succulent native to North East Mexico, forming a compact rosette of fleshy, thorn-tipped grey-green leaves. It can reach up to 3 feet tall and wide, with mature plants producing a towering flower head. This plant is hardy to 10°F and thrives in well-drained soil, making it suitable for xeriscaping in USDA zones 7-10.
Agave geminiflora
Agave geminiflora is a slow-growing plant native to Nayarit, Mexico, known for its rounded starburst shape and yellow flowers with reddish or purple-bluish edges. It reaches 3-4 feet in height and thrives in gritty soil with a pH below 6. This plant is heat tolerant and can withstand frost down to 26.6°F, making it suitable for partial shade and bright light conditions.
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Variegata'
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Variegata' is a drought-tolerant succulent with long, green fleshy leaves edged in light green. It grows to about 9 inches to 1 foot tall and produces cream to off-white flowers. This plant thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil and requires minimal watering, making it ideal for xeriscaping. Its ability to withstand frost and its fast growth rate make it a resilient and attractive choice for gardeners.
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Lemonade'
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Lemonade' is a solitary succulent with short, rigid green leaves and bright yellow margins. It grows to about 1 foot tall and 18 inches wide, preferring dry conditions and minimal watering.
Agave applanata 'Cream Spike'
Agave applanata 'Cream Spike' is a compact succulent with blue leaves edged in creamy white, growing up to 10 inches tall and 1 foot wide. It is suitable for container gardening and is known for its drought tolerance. This plant has not been observed to flower in cultivation.
Agave ovatifolia 'Cameo'
Agave ovatifolia 'Cameo' is a striking succulent with a 4-foot tall and 7-foot wide rosette of corrugated blue leaves edged in lime green. Known for its winter hardiness, this plant is a standout in xeriscaping and drought-tolerant gardens.
Agave leopoldii 'Painted Nails'
Agave leopoldii 'Painted Nails' is a compact succulent with pencil-thin leaves that develop a narrow yellow edge as they age. The leaves are covered in white hair, and the plant does not produce suckers. It forms a rosette that branches with age, reaching a height of 1 foot and a width of 16 inches. This agave is ideal for rock gardens and xeriscaping due to its drought tolerance.
Agave gypsophila 'Marginata'
Agave gypsophila 'Marginata' is a rare form of the gypsum century plant, featuring powder blue leaves with narrow, irregular creamy yellow margins. Native to southern Mexico, it thrives in alkaline, gypsum-laden soils and flowers in 5-7 years, producing small clonal plantlets from the flower stalk. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for rock gardens and xeriscaping, adding a touch of the exotic to any landscape.
Agave attenuata 'Ray Of Light'
Agave attenuata 'Ray Of Light' is a drought-tolerant succulent that thrives in ample light and well-draining soil. It requires minimal watering and should be protected from temperatures below 40°F. This plant is known for its resilience and ability to withstand dry conditions.
Agave lechuguilla 'Franklin Mountain'
Agave lechuguilla 'Franklin Mountain' is a drought-tolerant succulent native to Texas's Franklin Mountains. It features 1-foot tall rosettes of glaucous green leaves and prefers very dry soil during winter. This plant is well-suited for rock gardens and xeriscaping, offering a unique, architectural element to landscapes.
Agave mitis var. albidior 'Silver Anniversary'
Agave mitis var. albidior 'Silver Anniversary' is a silver form of agave, growing 18 inches tall and 3 feet wide. It is a slowly-offsetting specimen known for its striking appearance.
Agave isthmensis 'Rum Runner'
Agave isthmensis 'Rum Runner' is a drought-tolerant agave cultivar with yellow stripes and gray-green leaf margins. It reaches about 10 inches in diameter and produces numerous offsets. This plant requires well-draining soil and protection from frost.
Agave titanota 'Solar Eclipse'
Agave titanota 'Solar Eclipse' is a striking succulent with giant, thick green leaves featuring a wide creamy gold central stripe. It is known for its papery-toothed edges and is a hardy plant suitable for xeriscaping.
Agave americana 'Junction'
Agave americana 'Junction' is a powder-blue clump-forming succulent that has survived since 1999 without protection. It grows to about 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide, producing offsets readily. This plant is well-suited for xeriscaping and adds a striking architectural element to gardens.
Agave romanii 'Gipsy Queen'
Agave romanii 'Gipsy Queen' is a slow-growing hybrid succulent with creamy yellow-centered leaves. It reaches 18 inches tall and 2.5 feet wide, making it an easy-to-grow container specimen.
Agave multifilifera 'Basaseachic Falls'
Agave multifilifera 'Basaseachic Falls' is a strain from Copper Canyon, Mexico, occurring at 800 feet elevation near Basaseachic Falls. It forms an 18-inch tall by 2-foot wide solitary clump of dark green pointed leaves with white stripes and hairs. This agave is known for its variable size and leaf banding, making it a distinctive addition to gardens.
Agave salmiana var. ferox 'Grey Form'
Collected around Monterrey, Mexico, this plant is a natural hybrid with long blue-grey leaves and a narrow tip with a long black spine. It is extremely hardy.
Agave parviflora 'Pinpoint'
Agave parviflora 'Pinpoint' is a compact plant with white-centered leaves and pencil-sized, terminal-spined leaves. It forms a mostly solitary clump 6 inches tall by 1 foot wide and produces a 5-foot tall spike of bright golden yellow flowers when mature.
Agave de-meesteriana
Agave de-meesteriana is a striking agave cultivar with wide golden yellow margins and soft, fleshy green leaves. This slowly offsetting specimen grows to 3 feet tall and wide, making it a standout in any garden. Known for its glaucous grey leaves bordered in cream, it is considered one of the most visually appealing agaves available.
Agave bracteosa 'Squidget'
Agave bracteosa 'Squidget' is a dwarf cultivar with a 6-inch tall by 15-inch wide rosette of scabrous green evergreen leaves. It is smaller than typical agave rosettes and is known for its drought tolerance.