Agave murpheyi |
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Murphy's Agave |
Description
This is a medium-sized Agave to about 3' tall and wide. The blue green to gray green leaves show striking bud imprints of the surrounding leaves. This Agave tolerates extreme heat and full sun with minimal supplemental irrigation. It is similar to Agaveamericana but with a smaller scale. The pups will fill in after the parent dies.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Desert, Ranch, Rockery, Spanish
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusualshape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Parkingstrip, Patio, Parkinglot, Raisedplanter, Withrocks
Special Uses
Container, Massplanting, Fireresistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.
