Cabbage head agave (Agave parrasana) is a plant of succulent leaves that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as cabbage head agave.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: cabbage head agave
Scientific name: Agave parrasana
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent, Conservatory & Greenhouse
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, City & Courtyard Gardens, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Cabbage head agave (Agave parrasana) – John Robert McPherson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Cabbage head agave (Agave parrasana) – Cillas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
