This form is more compact and hardier than americana   9cm pot

Shown here in 9cm pot

Agave gentryi "Jaws" originates from N.E. Mexico where it grows high in the mountains (to 2700m) , in cold, wet pine forests, so it is well suited to our UK climate.

Grows to about 4 feet across and tall, so allow room when planting.

Agave guadalajarana

Min. temp USDA Zone -3c 9b RHS Zone H3

Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. More tolerant of cold and wet than most agaves.

Up to 1m tall and 1.2m wide

Attractive silver grey leaves with brown teeth and black terminal spine

Agave lophantha "Centre Stripe Agave", grows to about 3 feet across and tall.

Hardy in UK.

Hardy outdoors in UK

Hardiness zone USDA 9a Min winter temp. -6deg C

Hardiness zone RHS H4

A bold and beautiful Agave from Mexico, where it grows in the mountains of Jalisco, Nayarit and Zacatecas in pine and oak forest at moderate to high elevations. It is a medium to large plant with wide, pale to bluish-green leaves that can take some drought and moderate freezes.

Hardy outdoors in UK

Hardiness zone USDA 10a Min winter temp. -1 deg C

Hardiness zone RHS H3

Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters 

Grows to 1.5m across

Beautiful leaf printing (See photo)

Hardy outdoors in UK

Hardiness zone USDA 8b Min winter temp. -8deg C

Hardiness zone RHS H4

"Whale's Tongue Agave"

Hardy outdoors in UK

Hardiness zone USDA 7b to minus 15c

Hardiness zone RHS H5

Surprisingly hardy in cold, wet conditions of the UK. Forms stunning rosettes up to 70cm. Freely offsetting. One of the must have plants for a hardy succulent garden.