Agave parryi var. huachucensis, Huachuca Agave or Artichoke Agave intermittent water to cover the unsightly legs

to cover the unsightly legs of other plants like roses (such a Victorian)

Loose basal rosettes emerge first and then project sturdy flower stalks that invite close inspection

lovely ground cover

Throw a party when it blooms in mid-spring

but will appreciate late afternoon shade in hotter climates

Agave parryi var. huachucensis, Huachuca Agave or Artichoke Agave intermittent water to cover the unsightly legsAn Agave parryi variety hailing from the Huachuca Mountains in Southern Arizona into Mexico. Cold hardy, but as usual, hardiness improved if you can keep winter water away and soil sharply drained. Mature size: 2 4 ft T x W Minimum temperature: 10 F