Agave flexispina (Hardy Century Plant)

SunZone: 7b-9, at least 15" tall Origin: Mexico

Web-Only! This rarely grown agave, related to A. palmeri and A. shrevei, struck my fancy when visiting the Ruth Bancroft Garden in CA. Hailing from 4500' to 7500' in the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Durango and Zacarecas, it shows good winter hardiness. The powder blue leaves with long red spines form rosettes that are often solitary but will offset occasionally once established. In cultivation, expect the clumps to reach 18" tall x 3' wide. Carl Schoenfeld tells us that in west TX, it was unblemished down to 0 degrees F. Agave flexispina holds great promise for garden use in warm temperate climates. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)