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Opuntia chlorotica subsp. gosseliniana ‘Santa Rita’ (Santa Rita Prickly Pear) – Complete Growing and Care Guide
Opuntia gosseliniana var. Santa Rita (Santa Rita Prickly Pear) – Complete Growing and Care Guide Botanical name:Opuntia chlorotica ssp. gosseliniana var. ‘Santa Rita’ Common name: Santa Rita Prickly PearOrigin: Northern Mexico, Southwestern USAPlant type: Evergreen cactus / shrubby opuntiaHeight: typically 1–2 m (3–6 ft), spreading wider with ageSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Excellent drainage requiredCold hardiness:…
Yucca Rigida (Blue Yucca, Palmilla) – Complete Growing and Care Guide
Yucca Rigida (Blue Yucca, Palmilla) – Complete Growing and Care Guide Botanical name:Yucca rigida Common name: Blue Yucca, PalmillaOrigin: Northern MexicoPlant type: Evergreen desert tree / trunk-forming yuccaHeight: up to 4–6 m (13–20 ft) with ageSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Excellent drainage requiredCold hardiness: approx. -15°C to -18°C (5°F to 0°F)Landscape use: Xeriscape, dry gardens, architectural…
Agave havardiana (Havard’s Agave) – Complete Growing and Care Guide (Cold Hardy Agave)
Agave havardiana (Havard’s Agave) – Complete Growing and Care Guide (Cold Hardy Agave) Botanical name:Agave havardiana Common name: Havard’s AgaveOrigin: Southwestern Texas (USA) and Northern Mexico (Chihuahua, Coahuila)Plant type: Evergreen succulent (compact rosette-forming agave)Size: 60–120 cm (24–48 in) diameterSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Extremely well-drained, mineral soilCold hardiness: approx. −20°C to −23°C (−4°F to −10°F)Landscape use:…
Agave parryi var. huachucensis (Huachuca Agave) – Complete Growing and Care Guide (Cold Hardy Agave)
Agave parryi var. huachucensis (Huachuca Agave) – Complete Growing and Care Guide (Cold Hardy Agave) Botanical name:Agave parryi var. huachucensis Common name: Huachuca AgaveOrigin: Southeastern Arizona (USA) and Northern Mexico (Sonora)Plant type: Evergreen succulent (compact rosette-forming agave)Size: 60–90 cm (24–36 in) diameterSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Extremely well-drained, mineral soilCold hardiness: approx. −12°C to −15°C (10°F…
Agave parryi var. truncata (Artichoke Agave) – Complete Cold Hardy Growing Guide
Agave parryi var. truncata (Artichoke Agave) – Complete Cold Hardy Growing Guide Botanical name:Agave Parryi var. truncata Common name: Artichoke AgaveOrigin: Northern Mexico (Chihuahua)Plant type: Evergreen succulent (compact rosette-forming agave)Size: 50–70 cm (20–28 in) diameterSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Extremely well-drained, mineral soilCold hardiness: approx. −15°C (5°F)Landscape use: Xeriscape, rock gardens, gravel gardens, containers Check Availability…
Agave parryi var. couesii (Coues’ Agave) – Complete Cold Hardy Growing Guide
Agave parryi var. couesii (Coues’ Agave) – Complete Cold Hardy Growing Guide Botanical name:Agave Parryi var. couesii Common name: Coues’ AgaveOrigin: Southwestern United States (Arizona)Plant type: Evergreen succulent (compact rosette-forming agave)Size: 40–60 cm (16–24 in) diameterSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Extremely well-drained, mineral soilCold hardiness: approx. −20°C to −23°C (−4°F to −10°F)Landscape use: Xeriscape, rock gardens,…
Agave parryi var. parryi (Parry’s Agave) – Complete Cold Hardy Growing Guide
Agave parryi var. parryi (Parry’s Agave) – Complete Cold Hardy Growing Guide Botanical name:Agave Parryi var. parryi Common name: Parry’s AgaveOrigin: Southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico)Plant type: Evergreen succulent (compact rosette-forming agave)Size: 50–70 cm (20–28 in) diameterSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Extremely well-drained, mineral soilCold hardiness: approx. −18°C (0°F)Landscape use: Xeriscape, rock gardens, alpine beds,…
Agave Parryi var. neomexicana (New Mexico Agave) – Complete Cold Hardy Growing Guide
Agave Parryi var. neomexicana (New Mexico Agave) – Complete Cold Hardy Growing Guide Botanical name:Agave Parryi var. neomexicana Common name: New Mexico AgaveOrigin: Southwestern United States (New Mexico, Texas)Plant type: Evergreen succulent (compact rosette-forming agave)Size: 40–60 cm (16–24 in) diameterSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Extremely well-drained, mineral soilCold hardiness: approx. −25°C to −30°C (−13 to −22°F)Landscape…
Agave Ovatifolia (Whale’s Tongue Agave) – Complete Cold Hardy Growing Guide
Agave Ovatifolia (Whale’s Tongue Agave) – Complete Cold Hardy Growing Guide Botanical name:Agave ovatifolia Common name: Whale’s Tongue AgaveOrigin: Northeastern Mexico (Nuevo León)Plant type: Evergreen succulent (large rosette-forming agave)Size: 80–180 cm (30–70 in) diameterSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Extremely well-drained, mineral soilCold hardiness: approx. −15°C to −18°C (5 to 0°F)Landscape use: Xeriscape, rock gardens, large containers,…
Agave Parryi (Parry’s Agave) – Complete Growing and Care Guide
Agave Parryi (Parry’s Agave) – Complete Growing and Care Guide Botanical name:Agave parryi Common name: Parry’s AgaveOrigin: Southwestern USA (Arizona, New Mexico) & Northern MexicoPlant type: Evergreen succulent (compact rosette-forming agave)Size: 40–90 cm (16–35 in) diameterSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Extremely well-drained, mineral soilCold hardiness: −15°C to −23°C (5 to −10°F, depending on variety)Landscape use: Xeriscape,…