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Agave parryi v. huachucensis

Artichoke Agave

Plant photo of: Agave parryi v. huachucensis
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Information by:         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

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.