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Agave parryi v. huachucensis

Huachuca Agave, Orange Century Plan

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This Agave grows slowly to 2' by 2'. It is lump forming with dense rosettes. It has short gray leaves with dark thorns on the margins. This is the largest of the subspecies of parryi with leaves 2' long. It is native to parts of AZ and is more robust, with larger leaves and broader panicles and larger flowers than the species. It is primarily found in oak and pine woodlands.-Mountain States Nursery

 

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

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

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:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.