Parry's Agave
Agave parryi var. parryi. USDA zone 5b-10b, hardy to 0F. Lives: Patio, OKC.
About this Parry's Agave
Agave parryi var. parryi, commonly known as Parry's Agave, is a stunning succulent native to Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Mexico. It forms a compact, symmetrical rosette of broad, blue-gray leaves with prominent dark spines along the margins and a sharp terminal spine. The plant typically grows 2-3 feet tall and wide, with leaves arranged in a perfect spiral pattern that creates a striking architectural form. When mature, it produces a tall flowering stalk up to 15 feet high, bearing clusters of yellow flowers that attract pollinators.
This was a famous Agave online but you don't see them in Oklahoma at all. I drove throughout the southwest trying to find one and eventually had to order one from Cactus World in early 2025.