Agave havardiana (Havard’s Century Plant) — A fortress of steel-blue leaves.

Larger and bolder than Parry’s Agave, Havard’s Agave is equally cold-hardy, with broad, silver-blue leaves forming a commanding rosette. Perfect for dramatic focal points in cold desert gardens.

Plant Details:

• Water Needs: Very low; thrives with neglect

• Sun Needs: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or rocky soils

• Growing Zone: USDA Zones 5–9

• Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–20°F (–29°C)

• Mature Size: 3–4 ft tall x 4–6 ft wide

• Native Origin: Texas, New Mexico, northern Mexico

• Best Substitutes For: Century Plant, Hardy Yucca

• Landscape Uses: Specimen plantings, xeric landscapes, dramatic borders