Puya alpestris
Best known for its ?Sapphire Tower?, the 1.5m tall, prolific flower stalk bearing spectacular, metallic teal-blue flowers with bright yellow anthers. The leaves are prickly and grass-like, and form large, clump-like rosettes. Extremely drought tolerant, it prefers full sun and once established, does not require extra watering.
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Manfreda maculosa (Texas tuberose)
An unusually attractive foliage plant with mottled leaves, Manfreda maculosa Texas Tuberose also known as rattlesnake agave is a great choice for rock gardens. It can take full sun to partial shade with a well drained soil mix. Needs very less water. Plants are watered only enough to keep the foliage from shriveling.
Agave geminiflora (Twin Flower Agave)
A dramatic plant which blooms yellow flowers with a hint of red. This Mexican native is a natural for the desert garden or the modern architectural landscape. The symmetrical, nearly stem less rosette, smaller size, fine texture, and resistance to pests make this a first class landscape plant. It thrives in full sun, even in low desert, but will do equally well in shade. Adequate water ensures a dense symmetrical form and optimal colour. Whether in modernistic or naturalistic landscapes, few plants rival its uniformity of size and widespread adaptability.
