Agave parryi ssp neomexicana Laurentia The flowers emerge just prior

The flowers emerge just prior to the new foliage on this deciduous deer-resistant clumping selection

cutting them to the ground

Amsonias hybridize with other amsonias in the garden

When happy in moist

Bees are the top pollinator in season

Agave parryi ssp neomexicana Laurentia The flowers emerge just prior(aka: Agave neomexicana) The North American native, Agave parryi ssp. neomexicana, hails from the dry deserts of southern New Mexico and west Texas. Agave parryi ssp. neomexicana forms rosettes of 1' long, blue green leaves, usually accompanied by offsets around the base of the mother plant an elegant, drought tolerant specimen for the sunny rock garden. When mature, Agave parryi ssp. neomexicana will be topped with a gigantic 10' tall flower spike