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    Buy Agave parryi 'J.C. Raulston'

    Also Known As

    • Agave parryi ssp huachuensis 'JC Raulston'
    • J. C. Raulston Hardy Century Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10a

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    Agave parryi 'J.C. Raulston' plant details

    Agave parryi 'J.C. Raulston' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave parryi 'J.C. Raulston'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave parryi 'J.C. Raulston'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This blue gray agave was originally discovered in San Francisco. JC found this agave in the 80's and it was named in his honor.

    By: Gossler Farms

    One of the hardiest clones of Agave parryi tolerating cool wet winters better than others in the species. Big rounded blue "artichoke-y" rosettes to 2ft tall and 3ft are slow to pup, for nice singular rosettes. For full sun to part shade in excellent drainage. Occasional summer water speeds growth, with long dry spells in between. Also great in containers sacrificing a little hardiness compared to in the ground. Adapts well to being indoors in a bright area over winter if desired. USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Agave parryi ‘J.C. Raulston’ is an evergreen agave that displays low and broad, powdery-blue symmetrical rosettes. The broad ovate leaves are edged with teeth and have a terminal spine. This is an easy care, drought tolerant plant that is great in landscapes and containers or can adapt as a houseplant. Provide a well drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Spectacular selection from the J.C. Raulston Arboretum in North Carolina of one of the hardiest Agaves. The makes a 2' high by 3' across dome of blue wedge-shaped leaves. Perfect drainage in a sandy soil - raised bed, top of rock wall. JC would have liked this being named for him.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Blue grey wedge-shaped leaves arranged with exquisite geometry on clumps 2' tall x 3' wide.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Agave parryi 'J.C. Raulston' plant

    How to Grow Agave parryi 'J.C. Raulston'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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