Agave parryi v. huachucensis
Huachuca Agave
Description
Slow to 2 x 2'. Clump forming with a dense rosette. Short gray leaves with dark thorns on the margins. This is the largest of the subspecies of parryi with leaves 2' long. Subject to Agave weevils. Native to Cochise county in Arizona from 5000-9000', is more robust, has larger leaves and broader panicles with larger flowers than the species. Primarily found in oak and pine woodlands.-Mountain States Nursery
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:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.