Agave parryi v. huachucensis |
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Huachuca Agave |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Width 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:
Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.