Agave parryi ssp. truncata (Hardy Century Plant)

SunZone: 6-9a, at least 18" tall Origin: Mexico

Agave parryi ssp. truncata, considered one of the most beautiful of all the agaves, has a very limited distribution, found only in Durango, Mexico, where it can best be described as short, fat, blue, and producing lots of offspring. Come to think of it, that also describes most of the guys at the local saloon on Saturday night. Each 18" tall x 18" wide robust clump is topped at maturity with a phallic flower bud that enlarges into a 3" diameter, 20' tall flower spike, which could easily be used for a flagpole...we like horticultural multi-tasking. Remember to keep it well-drained and dry in the winter months. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)