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Agave parryi v. truncata

Artichoke Agave

Plant photo of: Agave parryi v. truncata
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Dense symmetrical form, wide blue-grey leaves. Individual plants grow to 3' x 3'. Accepts full sun or light shade. This is a great plant for a container taking several years to bloom. Does form offsets after blooming. This is one of the most attractive forms with leaves up to 5" wide and 12" long and bright blue in color. Widely adaptable to soils and exposures. Susceptible to weevils. Native to Mexico.

 

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, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.