Agave americana Gray to gray-blue leaves, produces offsets readily. A large Agave, so give it some room! Size: 6’-10’ x 13’ Zone: 8
ARTICHOKE AGAVE
backbone12022-07-01T09:25:38-05:00Agave parryi tuncata A compact form which resembles an Artichoke. Leaves are ovate with bright blue color. The reddish-brown leaf margins, teeth and terminal spines form an interesting contrast. Readily forms offsets. Cold hardy to 10-15°F. Size: 2’-3’ x 3’-4’ Zone: 7
BEAKED YUCCA
backbone12022-07-01T08:51:52-05:00Yucca rostrate This adaptable Yucca grows in full sun to light, filtered shade and can grow to 10’ tall and 3’ wide. Its blue-green narrow leaves end in a sharp terminal spine. It is a slow to moderate grower and is cold hardy to -20° F. Size: 10’x5’ Zone: 5
BEAR GRASS
backbone12022-07-01T08:56:41-05:00Nolina lindheimeriana Native to the Edwards Plateau, this drought resistant plant has narrow, leathery leaves wsith small teeth along the margins. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. Size: 2’-3’ x 2’-3’ Zone: 5
BLUE YUCCA
backbone12022-07-01T09:09:09-05:00Yucca rigida This trunk-forming Yucca can reach 12′ tall. The powder-blue leaves have yellow margins and are fairly rigid. It thrives in well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Size: 12’ x 8’ Zone: 6
BRAKE LIGHTS YUCCA
backbone12022-07-01T08:48:52-05:00Hesperaloe parviflora \”Perpa\” A compact version of the native Red Yucca with bright red blooms. It rarely forms seedpods, which means a prolonged flowering season over the summmer. Excelllent for planting in pots, as it is cold hardy to -10°F. Size: 2’ x 2’-3’ Zone: 5
BRIGHT EDGE YUCCA
backbone12022-07-01T09:06:06-05:00Yucca flaccida ’Bright Edge’ This low-growing Yucca has stiff sword-shaped leaves with a green center and yellow margins. In late spring a 4′ spike of creamy white flowers adds additional interest to the garden. Size: 2’ x 2’ Zone: 4
CANDELLIA/EUPHORBIA ANTISYPHILITICA
backbone12022-07-01T08:35:55-05:00Thin, upright blue-green leafless stems grow in clumps in well-drained soil. Tiny pink and white flowers occur on the stems in early summer.
CABBAGE HEAD AGAVE
backbone12022-07-01T09:26:46-05:00Agave parrasana This gray to blue-gray Agave does well in partial shade or sun. It look best when viewed from above. The leaves are held tight, almost as a bud, giving it a distinct appearance. Cold hardy to 15°- 22°F. Size: 2.5’-3’ x 3’ Zone: 5b
CHISOS AGAVE
backbone12022-07-01T09:36:30-05:00Agave havardiana This is one of the most cold-hardy Agaves. It is slow growing, forming medium sized rosettes with blue-gray leaves. It will tolerate light shade in hot climates and is cold hardy to -20°F. Size: 2’-3’ x 3’-4’ Zone: 5b
CLARET CUP CACTUS/ECHINOCEREUS TRIGLOCHIDIATUS
backbone12022-07-01T08:40:18-05:00One of the most attractive Hedgehog cacti. Cylindrical, low growing stems sport bright red-orange flowers in early summer. Stunning!
COLOR GUARD YUCCA
backbone12022-07-01T09:07:10-05:00Yucca filamentosa ’Color Guard’ This heat and drought tolerant Yucca grows in full to part sun. The green and yellow striped leaves add accent color to the landscape. Size: 2’-3’ x 2’-3’ Zone: 4