• Appearance: Distinctive, short, thick, blue-gray leaves with reddish-brown spines and imprints of previous leaves.
• Light: Full sun to light/partial shade.
• Water: Low; let soil dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot.
• Soil: Requires excellent drainage, such as sandy or rocky cactus mix.
• Maintenance: Minimal; remove dead leaves at the base, but otherwise requires little care.
• Hardiness: Cold hardy to 0°F to 15°F, but sensitive to winter wetness.
• Use: Ideal for containers, rock gardens, and low-water, fire-wise landscaping.

Agave Parryi v. 'Truncata'