Agave parrasana Blue Flowers BLUE-LEAVED HEBE

BLUE-LEAVED HEBE

making low mats of bluish green leaves on 5” stems topped

they are slower but worthwhile

Spring flowers are maroon

Primulaceae

Agave parrasana Blue Flowers BLUE-LEAVED HEBEThis Mexican species is most easily identified by its thick triangular leaves, beautifully marked blue green in color, arranged in a striking rosette and edged with equally thick brown and white spines. Plants form low dense mounds, each rosette eventually measuring 2 ft x 2 ft and, in time, sending up 12 ft branched flower spikes of warm yellow blushed apricot. Best in mineral soil, sharp drainage, full sun. This represents a high elevation