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Agave parrasana

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Parrasana Agave

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This Agave is native to Coahuila, Mexico from 4500'-8000' elevation and is similar in appearance to Agave parryi. Solitary plant forms tight rosette 2' by 2' resembling a cabbage. It has stout gray leaves edged with small teeth and a sharp terminalspine. This plant needs full sun to part shade. It will offset to form a dense colony.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Design Styles

Ranch, Rockery, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusualfoliage, Unusualshape

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio, Parkinglot, Raisedplanter, Withrocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Massplanting, Fireresistant, Naturalizing, Smallspaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing lawns with water wise alternatives, like UC Verde Buffalo grass, carex grasses or dymnondia.