Agave parryi ssp. parryi
Parry's Agave
Description
Medium sized agave to grows to 2' x 2'. Most cold hardy of agaves. Leaves are light grey to blue-green, wedge-shaped and up to 1 1/2' long.Widely adaptable to soils and exposures. Susceptible to weevils. Rosettes are mid sized, compact, gray to light green. Native to central and southern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico and Mexico.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.