Agave parryi v. huachucensis |
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Huachuca Agave |
Description
Slowly reaches 2' tall by 2' wide. Clump-forming with a dense rosette. Short gray leaves with dark thorns on the margins. This is the largest of the subspecies of parryi with leaves up to 2' long. Subject to Agave weevils. Is more robust with larger leaves and broader panicles and larger flowers, than the species. Primarily found in oak and pine woodlands.-Mountain States Nursery
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Indoor, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.