Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 10 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.
Plant Type: Succulents
Evergreen-Deciduous: Evergreen
Overall Mature Size: Medium
Also Grown As: Bush
Mature Height & Spread: 2-3' x 3-4'
Natural Growth Habit: Clumping
Native To: Mexico and Central America
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water: Low Water
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Summer
Special Features: Colorful Foliage
Container Sizes: #3
Sunset Garden Zones: 2b, 3, 6-24
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-9
Named for its similarity to the edible thistle, the Artichoke Agave forms a cluster of wide, silver-blue foliage. Each leaf of the 2-3’ x 3-4’ rosette is rimmed with reddish teeth, tipped with an imposing, terminal spine. Locate Agave parryi var. truncata away from paths and deeper into beds to protect pedestrians and pets. At its maturity in 10-15 years, this striking agave blooms yellow flowers on tall stalks which attract hummingbirds. After blooming, the mother plant dies back, to be replaced with baby rosettes. Hardy to 15° F, plant these beauties in full sun with good drainage. The Artichoke Agave is a handsome choice for desert, Mediterranean, coastal and rock gardens.
Named for its similarity to the edible thistle, the Artichoke Agave forms a cluster of wide, silver-blue foliage. Each leaf of the 2-3’ x 3-4’ rosette is rimmed with reddish teeth, tipped with an imposing, terminal spine. Locate Agave parryi var. truncata away from paths and deeper into beds to protect pedestrians and pets. At its maturity in 10-15 years, this striking agave blooms yellow flowers on tall stalks which attract hummingbirds. After blooming, the mother plant dies back, to be replaced with baby rosettes. Hardy to 15° F, plant these beauties in full sun with good drainage. The Artichoke Agave is a handsome choice for desert, Mediterranean, coastal and rock gardens.
