Do you live in a hot dry area? Do you want to have interesting plants that don't require much water? Then you may want to plant some agaves!
These desert plants can endure long periods of 100+ degree weather without water. They range in size from very small to extremely large varieties. They propogate by setting off "pups" from the main plant that can be removed and transplanted easily. And, they have a distinctive look that works well when you want an interesting plant to add to your landscaping.
Some of my favorite agaves include Parry's agave (Agave parryi) seen to the top left on the screen, Queen Victoria agave (Agave victoriae-reginae) on the bottom left, and the Thread-leaf agave (Agave filifera) shown on the right. Go to http://www.desert-tropicals.com/ to find information and photos on these agaves and many others. Once you learn about them, agaves may become your favorite plant!
