Artichoke Agave Size:10/15 Gallon The flowers carpet the ground

The flowers carpet the ground beneath the tree in a layer of purple — dramatic and easy to clean up

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

and Tuscan-inspired Phoenix landscapes

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

holding to about 28°F

Artichoke Agave Size:10/15 Gallon The flowers carpet the groundPhoenix'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