Parry's Agave
Agave parryi
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Category | Accent |
| Size | 2' x 2' |
| Flower Color | Bright Yellow |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water | Very Low |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness | 15°F |
| Notes: | Small agave; Compact, nearly round rosettes |
Description
Parry's agave produces larger leaves and rosettes than the subspecies Agave parryi couesii. The compact, nearly round rosettes consist of gray-green leaves 7-20 inches in length. Leaves have marginal teeth as well as a stout tooth on the tip. Parry's agave, purchased as a single specimen, ultimately forms colonies of many offsets. There are several varieties of this succulent, with Agave parryi huachucensis being the most common. The mother plant will bloom once, usually during the summer.
Maintenance
Parry's agave has a slow growth rate and requires little to no water. This agave does best in full sun or filtered sunlight. Little maintenance is required if plants are given ample room to spread. Water Parry's agave every two weeks in the summer in low zones; every month in the higher elevations. Water sparingly during the winter in all zones. Parry's agave freely offsets and can form clumps to 5 feet across.
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