Artichoke Agave Plant - Agave parryi 'truncata'

Introducing the very stunning Artichoke agave, also known as Agave parryi truncata, which is an incredibly remarkable variety of Agave parryi! It is named for its distinctive rosette of thick, fleshy leaves resembling edible artichoke. But what really sets it apart are those toothed leaf margins and truncated apexes – talk about some serious style!  The artichoke agave plant grows slowly and typically reaches a height of 2 feet and a width of 4 feet at maturity. It also has a distinctive V-shaped notch at the tips. As it gets mature the older rosettes even boast red-brown colored teeth for an extra splash of color.Its leaves are lined with sharp spines along the edges and have a waxy coating that helps to protect them from the intense sun and heat of their native habitat. The Artichoke agave blooms in summer with a tall spike of yellow artichoke flowers that can reach a height of up to 10 feet.  Despite being monocarpic, it will still produce offsets that grow even after the mother