Agave parryi var. huachucensis, Huachuca Agave or Artichoke Agave intermittent water Loose basal rosettes emerge first

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

Rockets of orange-rose flower spikes on tall bare stems in early summer are fantastic

Garden specimen photos from the JC Raulston Arboretum

this is one bold plant

Agave parryi var. huachucensis, Huachuca Agave or Artichoke Agave intermittent water Loose basal rosettes emerge firstAn 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