Parry’s agave (Agave parryi) is a plant of succulent leaves that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as Parry’s agave.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Parry’s agave
Scientific name: Agave parryi
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent, Conservatory & Greenhouse
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
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, Sub-tropical
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Parry’s agave (Agave parryi) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Parry’s agave (Agave parryi) – Megan Hansen from Portland, OR, US, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
