Agave sp. 'Azul Monterrey'
Azul Monterrey Century Plant
Item #: 17734
Zones: 7b to 9b, at least
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 24" tall
Origin: Mexico
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Agave sp. 'Azul Monterrey' has been touted as a possible new century plant species, but our theory is that it constitutes a naturally occurring hybrid swarm between Agave ovatifolia, Agave asperrima, and Agave montana. This high elevation population was discovered in the Monterrey area of northern Mexico, where it grows on karst limestone mountains, in an open pine/oak forest. In our early trials, Agave ovatifolia and Agave asperrima genes appear the most dominant. Over ninety percent of the seedlings are silvery blue with very scabrous (sandpapery) leaf backs. Based on its location, it should have hardiness very similar to Agave ovatifolia.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Agave
Leaf Color: Blue , Silver/Grey
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Rock Garden Plants , Southwest Garden Plants
Other: Edimentals , Deer Resistant Plants , Drought Tolerant Plants , Fragrant Flowers , Giant Plants , Hummingbird Plants , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , North American Native Plants , Ornamental Seed or Fruit , Plants Named After Animals , Plants that Attract Birds , Rabbit Resistant Plants , Salt Tolerant Seaside Plants , Tropical Looking Plants , Xeriscaping Plants , Colored Foliage , House Plants