Woody Lilies

Kaleidoscope Agave! This variegated dwarf agave is so beautiful that it is nearly impossible to offer. When people see it they just can't say no. The cultivar name 'Quadricolor' is only partially descriptive because the ... More

This broad leaved, yet compact selection of Agave lophantha was introduced by Ted Stevens of Nurseries Caroliniana. This selection has broad, dark-green leaves which are punctuated by a prominent, br... More

Black-green foliage! 'Ocahui' is what the people of Sonora, Mexico call fiber or cordage. This agave is native to dry areas, where it is found perched on the edges of rock faces and cliffs. It has done very well in our cl... More

Bird food Agave! Parrots in Sinaloa, Mexico love to eat the flowers of this Agave and this is the reason for the botanical name. Though you are unlikely to eat its flowers, there are plenty of reasons for people to lo... More

According to Gentry's "Agaves of Continental North America" this is moderated sized Agavae, in the Americanae group of Agaves, is considered to be a local cultivate from near the Conception del Oro mi... More

Whale's Tongue!! Lynn Lowery first collected this plant in the late eighties. It quickly became a favorite amongst those who saw it but it offset seldom or not at all so has always been rare and in high demand. Lynn f... More

Yellow teeth with blue leaves! A distinguishing feature of this glaucous-green agave is its close-set small teeth that range from cream to yellow and red along the edges of emerging leaves. Palmer’s agave is a handsome plant that... More

A very fine selection! We chose this selection from a block containing hundreds of seedlings at Mountain States Wholesale Nursery in Phoenix, Arizona, because of its perfect form and jagged teeth. Luckily it offsets more th... More

Little silver meatballs! A highly attractive form that eventually has leaves that are wider than long. The dusty silver-blue foliage is edged with black spines. It offsets freely and forms a mounding clump several feet across... More

Jade Green! This agave is found growing on the lava fields near Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. The thick, moderately-wide leaves of this agave are a rich, dark-green and have an almost translucent quality, like gazing... More

After a snowfall! Agaves, in areas where they are hardy, can be so stunningly beautiful after light dustings of snow. Snow seems to soften yet enhance an Agaves rigid silhouette. Unfortunately Agave potatorum is not h... More

Shining Daggers! This Japanese selection of Agave schidigera has a tight, compact and symmetrical form which is perfect for pot culture. Each sword-shaped leaf is highlighted by various shades of light to dark green a... More

Durango form! A compact form that was found by Greg Starr of Tucson, Arizona. He found it at a high elevation in open woodlands composed mainly of pines and oaks. Also, observed clinging to sheer rock faces where i... More

Pot Perfect! A small agave that resembles dwarf forms of Agave potato rum but with finer teeth. We acquired our plant from Kyle Robinson, a customer who lives in Houston, Texas. He said it thrived in heat... More

Mr Ripple! If you want a plant that stops traffic, this agave is for you. It has already stopped traffic once. While traveling from Cuidad Maiz to El Naranjo, Carl and I were conversing about plants when suddenl... More

Years ago when we were traveling through the state of Hidalgo, Mexico we spotted this plant growing amongst low, spiny shrubs and cacti. The particular spot where we saw it was on a dangerous curve, i... More

Silver Wings! Years ago we received this plant from the Ruth Bancroft Garden labeled as Agave potatorum. Though it certainly resembles A. potatorum in some ways it differs in others. This plant grows larger than tr... More

Living Wire Agave! Agave striata comes in a multitude of forms. You can find plants in different habitats with few leaves, lots of leaves, rigid-erect leaves, weepy-flexible leaves, green colored leaves, silver colored ... More

Grass-like foliage! A very versatile plant that can be grown in dry-shade to full-sun. Its unique pencil-like foliage varies, from green to gray to silver and rust. Drought stress usually brings out these attributes. Wit... More

Hardy, pencil-like foliage! (Our original offerings of this variety, years back, turned out to be another form of Agave striata, which has many more leaves. We got confused, what can I say!) This true Agave striata ... More