{"product_id":"havard-agave-agave-havardiana","title":"Havard Agave (Agave havardiana)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eHavard Agave\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave havardiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Havard’s Century Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dramatic Texas-native agave with blue-gray foliage, exceptional drought tolerance, and excellent cold hardiness for a desert succulent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen Succulent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-traits\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Traits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eNative Status\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003eTexas Native\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003eNectar Source, Hummingbirds, Bats, Pollinators\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGarden Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003eXeriscape, Specimen Plant, Designed Landscapes, Rock Garden\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGrowth Behavior\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003eLarge Rosette, Architectural\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003eEvergreen, Year-round Structure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bold Texas-native agave built for heat, drought, rocky soils, and dramatic year-round structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHavard Agave is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of far West Texas and surrounding areas. It forms a substantial rosette of thick, blue-gray leaves edged and tipped with prominent spines. Its strong geometric form makes it equally at home in a native xeric planting or a more formal, design-forward landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its desert origins, Havard Agave is notably cold hardy. In North Texas, the most important consideration is excellent drainage, particularly during cool, wet weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌼 Why it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexas-native desert species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional drought tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent cold tolerance for an agave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold blue-gray evergreen foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong architectural form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely low maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🐦 Wildlife value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Havard Agaves flower only once, producing a towering flower stalk with nectar-rich blooms that attract insects, hummingbirds, and nectar-feeding bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering and producing seed, the mature rosette dies—a natural part of the agave life cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Where it thrives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest in full sun and exceptionally well-drained soil. Havard Agave is naturally adapted to arid, rocky environments and is an excellent choice for landscapes where supplemental irrigation is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXeriscape and water-wise landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Texas landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign-forward landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge specimen plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires excellent drainage. Rocky, gravelly, or sharply drained soils are ideal. Avoid locations where water collects or soil remains wet for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e✂️ Growth \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow growing and extremely low maintenance once established. Give the rosette adequate room to reach its mature size without interfering with walkways or high-traffic areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water (establishment note)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater occasionally during establishment, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Once established, it requires very little supplemental water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves have sharp terminal spines and toothed margins. Place well away from sidewalks, play areas, and other locations where people or pets may brush against the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent drainage is especially important in North Texas, where winter moisture can be more challenging than winter cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder online and select a pickup time at checkout. 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