Parry's Agave not pet-friendly but they offer flexibility and

but they offer flexibility and can be moved indoors during rare cold snaps

Fall planting (October–November) is ideal for Foothill Palo Verde in Phoenix

Argentine Giant grows at a moderate pace

The rock is durable and resistant to fading

or want a tree right beside a pool or patio

Parry's Agave not pet-friendly but they offer flexibility andArizona's Toughest Cold Hardy Agave for Dramatic Desert Landscapes Parry's Agave (Agave parryi) is one of the most iconic native agaves of the American Southwest a compact, perfectly symmetrical globe shaped rosette of thick blue grey leaves tipped with sharp brown spines. Native to the mountain ranges of Arizona, New Mexico, and northern Mexico, it's one of the hardiest agaves available, tolerating both extreme Phoenix summer heat and cold winters