Agave difformis Azul 8b the plants are laden with

the plants are laden with charming 2" hanging

which hails from southern Brazil

an Actaea cousin

Just below the arched hood is a small curved black spadix

and now by cuttings

Agave difformis Azul 8b the plants are laden withAgave 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