Agaves in the Snow

This is the New Mexico Agave (Agave parryi subsp. neomexicana), It is a New Mexico native that grows wild on our property high in the hills at 6500 ft elevation. It grows in very rocky soil. It sulks when it's transplanted into better soil. Every year there are many new pups surrounding the mother plants in the wild. The ones I've transplanted are living, but not thriving or pupping.

I absolutely love this banner!
Great job Karen!!

P.S. would we be able to see the full picture please?

Thanks, Kim. I've searched high and low and the only snowy agave pic I can find is this one. I'm not sure it's the correct one, but it is the same agave in the snow.

Cool banner Karen!

plantmanager said:Thanks, Kim. I've searched high and low and the only snowy agave pic I can find is this one. I'm not sure it's the correct one, but it is the same agave in the snow.

Beautiful and so cool!

Fascinating banner!

Great banner, Karen.
Is that a recent picture?
What are the blooms like?
Scary spines!
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So different and such a lovely capture for a winter scene.

So interesting to see a succulent enduring snow and freezing temps. I would have never thought.

What a "cool" banner.

These plants can take snow and ice, or 110F temperatures. They haven't bloomed and I've watched them for 12 years.

Awesome! too bad they don't like moving -- I'd like to try one of those!
But, every agave I have tried here dies after one winter or another...so I decided not to torture any more just to keep seeing that happen

The snowy agave provides some interesting texture to the landscape at a time of year when there may not be much else of interest in the garden. Nice picture, Karen!

A wonderful change of pace for a banner.

Thank you to all who commented on this banner:
@arctangent, @DeerXing, Baja_Costero, @dirtdorphins, @EscondidoCal, @Fleur569, @Frenchy21, @lauriemorningglory, @lovemyhouse, @Lucius93, @MoonShadows, @needrain, @pirl. @pod, @skopjecollection, @slowcala, and @vic.

Many thanks for the acorns. They were appreciated! @slowcala.

Thank you for the s, @ScotTi!