Agave consists of either perennial or monocarpic succulents that develop rosettes of typically stiff, thick, spiny leaves. The plants produce funnel-shaped flowers in racemes or panicles that often exceed the height of the rosettes.

Agave mitis var. albidior

Agave mitis var. mitis

Agave mitriformis

Agave montana is a perennial succulent that develops a rosette shape and can reach heights of approximately 1.5 meters. Its leaves are a muted grey-green, featuring reddish spines along the edges and tips. While it has not been extensively cultivated to determine its flowering behavior, in its natural habitat, it produces large, club-like flower spikes composed of dense clusters of yellow blossoms, which emerge from short branches atop a scaly trunk that can grow up to 5 meters tall.

Agave montana

Agave montana 'Blue Ocean'

Agave moranii

Agave multifilifera

Agave murpheyi

Agave nayaritensis

Agave neglecta

Agave negrès

Agave neonelsonii

Agave nizandensis

Develops sizeable rosettes composed of wide green leaves edged with red teeth. Typically reaches a height of about 1 meter, while rare flowering stalks can extend beyond 3 meters.

Agave obscura

Agave ocahui

Agave ocahui var. longifolia

Agave ornithobroma

Agave oroensis

Agave oroensis from Estanción Margarita, Zacatecas, Mexico

Agave ortgiesiana

Agave ovatifolia is a succulent perennial that forms rosettes reaching heights of up to 1.5 meters and spans approximately 2 meters in width. Its leaves are pale blue-green, nearly white, and are broad with an egg-like shape. The edges feature small teeth, while the tips end in sharp spines. When it flowers, it produces stalks that can grow between 1.5 to 2 meters tall, showcasing yellow-green blooms during the summer months.

Agave ovatifolia

Agave ovatifolia 'Emerald'

Agave ovatifolia 'Iced Heart'

Agave ovatifolia 'Vanzie'

Agave pablocarrilloi 'Ivory Curls' is a compact succulent that develops slowly and forms a rosette shape. Its leaves are characterized by a grey-blue hue, edged with wide ivory-cream margins and accented by dark brown spines.

Agave pablocarrilloi 'Ivory Curls' (v)

Agave pachycentra

Agave palmeri is a perennial succulent that develops a rigid rosette made up of light, somewhat greyish-green leaves. The leaf margins feature closely arranged teeth, and the tips are adorned with red-brown spines measuring up to 6 cm in length. This species has a slow growth rate, potentially reaching heights of 1.2 meters at full maturity. Established specimens may produce a tall inflorescence with branching clusters of small flowers that are pale yellow-green, exhibiting a reddish tint while in bud. Following flowering, the central rosette will die off.

Agave palmeri

Agave parasana green

Agave parrasana is a compact succulent that develops into a rosette, typically reaching dimensions of up to 60 cm in height and width. Its leaves are short, broad, and waxy, displaying a pale blue-green hue with hooked spines along the edges. After several years of growth, this agave produces flower panicles on robust stems that can extend up to 6 meters, showcasing red buds that transition to yellow as they bloom.

Agave parrasana

Agave parrasana 'Fireball' is a compact succulent that typically reaches a height of about 50 cm. It develops rosettes composed of short, broad, waxy leaves that are a dark blue-green, edged with creamy-yellow. Under strong light, the leaves may exhibit yellow, orange, or red markings, and the margins feature hooked spines. After several years, this plant produces flowers that begin as red buds and open to a yellow hue, arranged in panicles on robust stems that can grow up to 6 m tall.

Agave parrasana 'Fireball'

Agave parrasana 'Meat Claw' is a perennial succulent that develops a dense, upright rosette comprised of wide, thick grey-green leaves. The leaf margins feature elongated, curved spines that start off with a reddish hue and transition to grey as they age.

Agave parrasana 'Meat Claw'

Agave parrasana dwarf

Agave parrasana from Sierra Parras, Mexico

Agave parryi is a perennial succulent that grows in a rosette shape and remains evergreen throughout the year. Its leaves exhibit a grey-blue hue and are characterized by short, dark spines along the tips and edges. After several years of growth, it produces clusters of yellow flowers, which display red or pink hues in their buds, on a large, branched stem that can reach heights of up to 5 meters.

Agave parryi

This evergreen succulent is characterized by its compact growth, creating a rosette of wide, short leaves that display a blue-green hue complemented by creamy yellow edges. The leaf margins feature sharp, dark brown teeth, and each leaf culminates in a brown spine at the tip.

Agave parryi 'Cream Spike' (v)

Agave parryi 'Ohi-kissho-ten-nishiki' (v)

Agave parryi 'Variegata' (v)

Agave parryi small

Agave parryi small, variegated (v)

Agave parryi subsp. neomexicana is a perennial succulent that develops a slightly flattened rosette comprised of narrow, blue-green leaves that culminate in pointed tips. The leaf margins feature sharp, dark brown teeth and spines at the apex. Once mature, this species can send up a tall inflorescence bearing branched clusters of small yellow flowers, which display a reddish hue while in bud. Following the flowering period, the central rosette will die back.

Agave parryi subsp. neomexicana

Agave parryi subsp. neomexicana from W of Artesia, New Mexico

Agave parryi subsp. parryi is a perennial succulent that develops a compact rosette of thick, blue-green leaves that narrow to a point. Each leaf is adorned with prominent dark brown teeth and spines at the tip. When mature, this species can send up a tall flower spike, which bears clusters of small yellow flowers that exhibit red hues while in bud. Following the flowering period, the central rosette will die back.

Agave parryi subsp. parryi

Agave parryi var. couesii

Agave parryi var. huachucensis is a perennial succulent that tends to be more substantial than the standard species, developing a rosette of bluish-green foliage that can reach lengths of up to 65 cm. The leaves feature sharp, dark brown margins and pointed spines at their tips. Once mature, this plant may send up a tall flower spike adorned with branching clusters of small yellow blooms that show a reddish hue in their bud stage. Following the flowering process, the central rosette will die.

Agave parryi var. huachucensis

Agave parryi var. truncata is a perennial succulent that develops a compact rosette of broad, oval-shaped, blue-green foliage reaching lengths of up to 30 cm. The leaves feature gently undulating edges adorned with downward-curving, dark brown serrations and are topped with short spines. As the plant matures, it may send up a tall flower spike, bearing clusters of small yellow blooms that show a reddish hue in their buds. Following the flowering period, the central rosette will die back.

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