Agave difformis Azul 8b which hails from southern Brazil

which hails from southern Brazil

each highlighted by an abundant array of purple spots

and now by cuttings

an Actaea cousin

with hundreds of dangling bell-shaped flowers

Agave difformis Azul 8b which hails from southern BrazilAgave difformis 'Azul' is a new, wild collection from Northeastern Mexico, with foliage that is much more glaucous blue than anything we've ever seen in this species, which makes us wonder if its not actually Agave albomarginata. The narrow upright foliage, edged in papery teeth, creates small clumps that spread to form a decent sized patch. We have yet to try these in the ground, so hardiness is in question, although other forms of Agave difformis