Artichoke agave

A compact succulent with wide, silvery-blue leaves curving inward, resembling an artichoke. Plant lovers are enchanted by the Artichoke Agave for its architectural elegance, drought resistance, and versatility in various garden styles, from xeriscape to Mediterranean. Explore our article for an in-depth look at Agave parryi var. truncata, uncovering insights into its unique features, care recommendations, and creative landscaping ideas. Photo Credit: @evan_zzh

Fairly compact and cold tolerant, Agave parryi var. truncata (Artichoke Agave) is an evergreen, perennial succulent forming tight rosettes of broad, short, thick, silvery-blue leaves with conspicuous reddish-brown teeth and terminal spines. While infrequent, mature plants (over 10 years) flower only once. They are topped with a magnificent flowering spike that can reach 15 ft. (5m), and bears dense clusters of yellow flowers, tinged orange in bud. The flowering rosette dies after flowering…

Agave Parryi Truncata Artichoke

Artichoke Agave perennial succulent, impressive giant spikes, hundreds of fragrant, bright yellow flowers, suckers at base of plant

Three landscape designers offer visions for filling a neglected 10-by-10-foot plot.

Parry's Agave (Agave parryi)

Agave parryi var. truncata (Artichoke Agave) is an evergreen, perennial succulent plant forming tight rosettes of broad, short, thick...

Agave parryi var. truncata (Artichoke Agave) is an evergreen, perennial succulent plant forming tight rosettes of broad, short, thick...

Agave parryi var. truncata (Artichoke Agave) is an evergreen, perennial succulent plant forming tight rosettes of broad, short, thick...

A brand new and totally different look than what you've seen in Mangave so far! Dark green leaves stay curled upward like a teardrop or an artichoke, where the cinnamon brown terminal spines nearly touch each other. 'Praying Hands' gets its unique habit from one its parents, Agave ocahui.