Agave

Agave are native to the USA, South America, and the Caribbean. There are over 200 named species. The name Agave means "noble" in Greek referring to the tall flower stem that can reach 10m. Several species have economic importance: A. sisalana and A. fourcroydes are cultivated for fiber; A. tequilana for tequila.

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Agave americana var. marginata Agave americana var. marginata

Agave americana var. marginata

Thick stiff blue-green leaves with yellow stripes along the toothed margins. Sharp bluish spine at the end of each leaf. Large yellow flowers spikes develop on mature plants in spring. (Mexico). Sun/part sun.

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Agave attenuata Agave attenuata

Agave attenuata

‘Fox Tail Agave’. Broad arching spineless green leaves form a dense rosette. Flower stems to 3m with greenish-yellow long-lasting flowers in summer. Height to 1.5m. (Mexico). Sun/part sun.

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Agave parryii var. parrasona Agave parryii var. parrasona

Agave parryii var. parrasona

A silvery grey variety with long pointed leaves ending in a deep red spike. Red toothed leaf margins bear terminal spines and are subtly striped in darker shades. Sun/part sun.

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The following plants are under propagation.
As they become available they will either be listed above, in the 'One of a Kind' section or on eBay.
No forward orders will be taken.

Agave 'Blue Glow' Agave 'Blue Glow'

Agave 'Blue Glow'

Stunning cultivar with silvery blue leaves with red margins. Spineless. Rosettes to 1m wide. Sun/part sun.




Agave bracteosa Agave bracteosa

Agave bracteosa

‘Squid Agave’. Slender spineless pale green leaves arch gracefully back to form an open rosette. Suckers to form a dense stand. Large clusters of white flowers on mature plants. (Mexico). Sun/part sun.



Agave filifera Agave filifera

Agave filifera

‘Thread Leaf Agave’. A very attractive species with green leaves touched with white, and white terminal spines. Long white filaments decorate the leaf edges. (Mexico). Sun/part sun.



Agave filifera compacta Agave filifera compacta

Agave filifera compacta

A beautiful compact plant with mid-green leaves that bear sharp orange terminal spikes. The leaf margins are decorated with flowing white filaments. (Mexico). Sun/part sun.



Agave parryi 'Kichiokan' Agave parryi 'Kichiokan'

Agave parryi 'Kichiokan'

A highly sought after compact plant to 25cm with grey green leaves flecked with yellow steaks and stiff red terminal spines. Red leaf margins. Sun / part sun.