PlantList

Agave americana

Century Plant, American Agave

Select and plant this Agave after some consideration. The small size at planting time can become a towering, wide-spreading plant. Locate well away from paths and entries. 'Marginata' features leaves with distinctive cream to yellow margins. 'Mediopicta Alba' leaves have a cream to white center stripe. (See photos.) Produces prolific offsets to replace plants that will die after flowering. Canopy coverage: 113 square feet.

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Agave colorata

Mescal Ceniza

The size of this Agave is somewhat large but at 3 feet high and as wide it is more in scale with home use than Century Plant. Markings embossed on the broad leaves add interest. Canopy coverage: 13 square feet.

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Agave desertii

Desert Agave

Desert Agave is considered the toughest Agave for its ability to grow in the hottest and most arid conditions. Plants die after blooming but plantings may continue with offsets. Flower stalk is tall and slender, reaching 5 to 15 feet high. Canopy coverage: 3 square feet.

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Agave havardiana

Havard Agave

The form of Havard Agave is a symmetrical, tight rosette. In hot desert regions it grows better with some afternoon shade. Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.

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Agave lophantha

Thorn-Crested Agave, Holly Agave

This is a cluster-forming Agave that has a pleasing symmetrical growth habit. The leaves with toothed margins have a distinctive, light-colored stripe down the center. Canopy coverage: 20 square feet.

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Agave murpheyi

Murphey’s Agave

Murphey’s Agave provides the same appearance and landscape use as Century Plant, but its smaller mature size is easier to manage and more versatile. With all Agaves, plants typically die after blooming. Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.

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Agave ocahui

Ocahui

A compact Agave with numerous, short, swordlike leaves, armed with a flexible but sharp spine at the leaf tips. Small stature make them a good choice for containers. Flowers bloom on a tall, 10-foot-high stalk. Leaf margins are reddish brown and can be detached from dried leaves. Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.

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Agave ovatifolia

Whale's Tongue Agave

Typically has striking bluish leaf color but can be variable. Moderate mature size makes this a choice Agave. Produces a very tall flowering stalk—to 12 feet or more. Provide with afternoon shade in low desert regions. Canopy coverage: 20 square feet.

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Agave parryi

Artichoke Agave, Parry's Agave

Artichoke Agave is one of the most decorative of all Agaves. It is worth the wait it requires to grow. As with most Agaves, plants typically die after blooming. Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.

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Agave scabra

Rough-leaved Agave

This is a common Agave in its native Chihuahuan Desert. Several subspecies can also be seen in the wild. The wide, thick leaves are edged with teeth that recurve (curve back) toward the center of the plant rosette. Sharp terminal spine. The backs of leaves have a rough texture, thus its name. Canopy coverage: 13 square feet.

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Agave schidigera

Thread-leaf Agave

Requires some TLC in desert climates; avoid planting in direct sun. Interesting fibers curl along the leaf edges. The selection 'Durango Delight' (described here) is more compact and symmetrical. Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.

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Agave schidigera 'Durango Delight'

Durango Delight Agave

This selection is a popular compact and symmetrical agave, adapted to all locations in the landscape. Leaf edges are smooth but leaf tips end in a sharp spine. Fibers add interest as they curl along the leaf edges, which are edged in white. Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.

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Agave utahensis

Utah Agave

Utah Agave grows as a compact rosette. This native of Utah, Nevada, California and Arizona exists between 3,000 and 6,000 feet in its native environment. Canopy coverage: 3 square feet.

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Agave victoriae-reginae

Queen Victoria Agave

Primary attraction of this Agave is the white margins along the leaves, becoming part of the intricate leaf patterns. The result is quite a striking plant. Recommended for up-close viewing due to its small size and highly interesting features. Best with some shade in hot-summer climates. Blooms appear on tall spikes but it may be years before plants flower. Canopy coverage: 3 square feet.

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Agave weberi

Weber's Agave

The form of Weber's Agave is an open rosette. Sharp tips and large mature size requires careful placement in home landscapes, well away from entries, walkways and outdoor living areas. Canopy coverage: 20 square feet.

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Aloe saponaria

African Aloe

Grows in a rosette that spreads rapidly, creating a clumping mound to several feet wide. Long bloom season. Sap can irritate skin—do not confuse with Aloe Vera, which is used for burns and scrapes. Canopy coverage: 79 square feet.

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Asclepias subulata

Desert Milkweed

This succulent is an accent plant that provides a vertical element in the landscape. The upright stems have a fleshy composition. Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.

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Bulbine frutescens

Yellow Bulbine

Yellow Bulbine has a clumping growth habit that can spread to become a colorful groundcover. Flowers bloom on spikes above the narrow leaves. Spreads by underground stems. Canopy coverage: 3 square feet.

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Cycas revoluta

Sago Palm

Growth rate of Sago Palm is very slow. It is an excellent plant for viewing up close, valued for its subtropical effect. Brown cones appear in spring. Provide a protected location such as a entry or patio to show it off and to avoid frost and intense sun damage. Canopy coverage: 20 square feet.

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Dasylirion acrotriche

Green Desert Spoon

This quality accent plant is quite similar to Desert Spoon, only it has bright green leaves. It evokes more of a subtropical appearance. Flowers bloom on tall stalks several feet high. Leaf stalks are armed with sharp teeth so plant away from traffic areas. Canopy coverage: 20 square feet.

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Dasylirion longissimum

Mexican Grass Tree

Consider Mexican Grass Tree a memorable accent due to its color, texture and intricate globe-shaped form. Canopy coverage: 20 square feet.

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