Mid-sized agave, narrow leaves with leaf edges trimmed in deep burgundy and richly colored terminal spines.
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Agave “Blue Flame Variegata”
A. attenuata x A. shawii
Soft-leafed hybrid will get fairly large, to 3-5 feet. Hardier than the softer leafed Agave attenuata, making this a perfect agave for areas that need a few degrees more cold hardiness. Blue leaves with Yellow edging, long thin pointed tips.
Agave “Blue Flame” will form large clumps of rosettes that can fill an area over 10 feet across. Bloom stalks will reach 15 feet tall. Will go 20 to 25 years before blooming.
Agave “Blue Flame”
A. attenuata x A. shawii
Soft-leafed hybrid will get fairly large, to 3 feet across and tall. Hardier than the softer leafed Agave attenuata, making this a perfect agave for areas that need a few degrees more cold hardiness. Blue leaves, long thin pointed tips and quick growth make this a very popular Agave hybrid.
Agave “Blue Flame” will form large clumps of rosettes that can fill an area over 10 feet across. Bloom stalks will reach 15 feet tall. Will go 20 to 25 years before blooming.
Agave “Blue Glow Variegata”
A. ocahui x A. attenuata
Medium-size clumping, with deep blue rosettes and red and yellow accents. Variegated leaves, stronger in full sun. Lovely in gardens, especially attractive with backlight to highlight subtle leaf details.
Agave “Blue Glow”
A. attenuata x A. ocahui
Smaller rosettes to around 2ft; red-tipped blue-green leaves. Sharp terminal spines. More open in less sun, tight rosettes in full sun. Generally solitary.
Agave “Burnt Burgundy”
A. palmeri x A. victoriae-reginae
1-2 feet across, with fairly upright narrow leaves. Smooth, burgundy-tinted leaves with dark margins. Small, to only a 1 ft to 18″, and slowly clumping in full to part sun. Very regular growth, clean and simple.
Agave “Calamar”
A. bracteosa “Calamar”
Tall arching, curving leaves. This cultivar is generally solitary.
Agave “Cameron Blue”
A. potatorum “Cameron Blue”
Rosettes to 18″. Scalloped blue leaves with prominent reddish terminal spine. Moderate water, full sun.
Agave “Cherry Swizzle”
A. potatorum “Cherry Swizzle”
Large, solitary rosettes, open blue leaves with stunning colorful orange-red twisty terminal spines.
Agave “Creme Brulee”
A. guiengola “Creme Brulee”
Thick variegated leaves with cream-colored margins and tiny dark marginal teeth. 3 to 4 feet across. Prefers afternoon shade inland and in hotter climates, all day sun at the coast.
Agave “Desert Diamond”
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A. potatorum “Desert Diamond”
Dwarf variegated agave with white markings and prominent red terminal spines. Stays small, few pups, to 18″ across. Slower growing, more vibrant and wider leaves than its parent plant, “Kichiokan Marginata”
Agave “Durango Delight”
A. schidigera “Durango Delight”
2ft. rosettes, threadleaf agave. Dense rosettes of leaves, marginal white thread/hairs.
Agave “Eye Scream”
A. potatorum “Eye Scream”
May be an Agave isthmensis cv
Dwarf variegated agave with wide blue leaves with wide creamy yellow stripes. Plant in full sun. Mostly solitary, open habit. Stays small, to 18″ across.
Agave “Fatal Attraction”
A. funkiana “Fatal Attraction”
May be an Agave lophantha subspecies. Rosettes 3 to 4 ft. Striking variegated and sharp-spined leaves.
Agave “Frostbite”
A. xylonacantha “Frostbite”
Generally solitary, to 30″ rosette, will get vigorous narrow leaves with marginal teeth.
Agave “Frosty Blue”
A. ovatifolia “Frosty Blue”
Large, regular agave gets 4ft. across, with wide blue-grey leaves and small marginal teeth.
Agave “Golden Princess”
A. victoria-reginae “Golden Princess”
12-18″ rosettes. Stunning green leaves with yellow variegation; forms tight, dense rosettes. A highly symmetrical cultivar. Slow-growing.
Agave “Green Giant”
A. salmiana “Green Giant”
Large rosettes to 10ft.; green curved toothy leaves
Agave “Joe Hoak”
A. desmetiana “Joe Hoak”
Stunning silver leaves with yellow and green striped margins. Moderately toothy, open rosettes, a bit more vertical and vase-shaped. 2 to 3 feet across.
Agave “Kichiokan Marginata”
A. potatorum “Kichiokan Marginata”
Dwarf variegated agave with white markings and prominent red terminal spines. Stays small, few pups, to 18″
Agave “Kichiokan”
A. potatorum “Kichiokan”
Tight rosettes to 18″ across, will spread readily. Bright red spines.
Agave “Little Shark”
A stunning mid-sized agave with narrow blue-green leaves. The terminal spines and leaf edges are trimmed in black.
Agave “Mateo”
A. bracteosa hybrid, possibly A. lophantha x A. bracteosa, from San Marcos Growers. 2 to 3 feet. Narrow leaves, center stripe, small marginal teeth.
Agave “Monterrey Frost”
A. bracteosa “Monterrey Frost”
Very narrow soft leaves with crisp white edges, recurved. Spineless leaves make this Agave good for areas alongside paths, Once the plant matures it has a 4 to 5 foot tall dense spike bearing small pale yellow to cream flower.
Agave “Moonshine”
2ft. Clumping rosettes with smooth, blue-green leaves and red edges.
Agave “Mr. Ripple”
Undulating, broad toothy leaves; rosettes 4 to 6 feet across.
Agave “Neptune’s Spear”
A. shawii “Neptune’s Spear”
Long narrow leaves to 3 feet. Vigorous terminal spines. Leaves will get red edges in full sun.
Agave “Pablo’s Choice”
A. macroacantha “Pablo’s Choice”
1 to 2ft. blue-grey Agave, compact and low. Large black terminal spines, recurved marginal spines. Full sun at the coast. Will form dense clusters that can spread 3 to 5 feet wide. Cultivar originated near Santa Barbara. Plant in fast-draining soil, grows fast with summer water.
Works well in gardens or in containers.
Agave “Pink Butterfly”
A. potatorum var. verschaffeltii fa. variegata “Pink”
Small variegated rosettes, blue with white margins and pink blush. Will grow to about 6-8″ across and form small clusters. Sharp terminal spines. Will grow well indoor in a sunny spot.
Agave “Porcupine”
A. victoria-reginae “Porcupine”
12-18″ rosettes. Stunning green leaves with white striping; forms tight, dense rosettes. A highly symmetrical cultivar. Slow-growing.