Agave difformis Azul Dahlia emerge for us in mid-August

emerge for us in mid-August

due in part to its native range

What a superb selection of an East Coast US native

Hosta 'Unruly Child' is a 2015 Plant Delights Nursery introduction

but is almost unknown in US gardens

Agave difformis Azul Dahlia emerge for us in mid-AugustAgave difformis 'Azul' is a new, wild collection from Northeastern Mexico, with foliage that is much more glaucous blue than anything we've ever seen in this species, which makes us wonder if its not actually Agave albomarginata. The narrow upright foliage, edged in papery teeth, creates small clumps that spread to form a decent sized patch. We have yet to try these in the ground, so hardiness is in question, although other forms of Agave difformis