Overview

Agave parryi is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Agave, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Agave parryi grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, gravel garden, patio and container plants, sub-tropical and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Agave parryi, known as Parry's agave or mescal agave, is a flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae. It is a slow-growing succulent perennial native to Arizona, New Mexico, and northern Mexico.

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About the genus

Agave is a genus of monocots native to the arid regions of the Americas. The genus is primarily known for its succulent and xerophytic species that typically form large rosettes of strong, fleshy leaves.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Agave

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Agave parryi size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Agave parryi

Propagation

Seed, Offsets

Pest resistance

Scale insects

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions