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04 January 2010

boutique agaves

low-water plants for your patio pots

Say "agave" and most people think of Agave americana, the century plant, which can range from 6 to 12 feet around when mature. But gardeners actually have hundreds of choices, and some of the most interesting are boutique agaves — petite selections that work well in patio pots and small gardens.

Queen Victoria agave, Agave victoriae-reginae

Gypsum Century Plant, Agave gypsophila

Quadricolor, a type of Agave lophantha

Blue Glow

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