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Agave parryi ssp. neomexicana IB234

Also Known As

  • Agave neomexicana IB234

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 5a-11

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Agave parryi ssp. neomexicana IB234 plant details

Agave parryi ssp. neomexicana IB234 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 average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave parryi ssp. neomexicana IB234

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave parryi ssp. neomexicana IB234

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Agave is similar to A. parryi, but has thinner leaves which are often more numerous, and, I think, better teeth. Esteemed as one of the very hardiest Agaves, this species is known to endure temperatures down to -20 °F if it is not too wet. This collection is from a mountainside east of Alamogordo, New Mexico, at 5,000' near the northern end of its natural range. These plants had exceptionally attractive teeth. Solitary rosettes.

Gardening facts about Agave parryi ssp. neomexicana IB234 plant

How to Grow Agave parryi ssp. neomexicana IB234

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-4'

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"-48"

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  • dry in winter
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

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