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Agave parryi v. huachucensis

Artichoke Agave

Plant photo of: Agave parryi v. huachucensis
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Information by: GardenSoft        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This slow growing succulent reaches 2' tall and wide. It is clump forming with a dense rosette made of short gray leaves with dark thorns on the margins. This is the largest of the subspecies of parryi with leaves 2' long. It is subject to Agave weevils. It blooms once in its lifetime, sending up a tall flowering yellow spike. This signals the death of the plant but typically, there are pups surrounding the plant. It may take 30 years for this plant to bloom.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.