Artichoke Agave Size:10/15 Gallon golden-yellow flowering groundcover — great

golden-yellow flowering groundcover — great at the feet of Red Bird of Paradise for layered color

It is not a fit if you want a fully drought-tough

Fall (Oct–Nov): The best planting season in Phoenix and a strong second bloom cycle as temperatures ease

This upright

Most plants bloom after 8–15 years

Artichoke Agave Size:10/15 Gallon golden-yellow flowering groundcover — greatPhoenix's Most Sculptural Desert Agave The Artichoke Agave Artichoke Agave (Agave parryi var. truncata) is the most visually striking compact agave you can grow in the Phoenix Valley. Its tightly packed, blue gray rosettes look like oversized artichokes earning it one of the most recognized names in desert landscaping. This cold hardy, heat loving succulent thrives with almost zero supplemental water once established. Whether you're designing a modern