Agave parryi [Susan MacDonald form]

Agave parryi [Susan MacDonald form] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. 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 [Susan MacDonald form]

Plant type: cactus / succulent

Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae

Foliage: evergreen blue

Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall

Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave parryi [Susan MacDonald form]

USDA Zones: 7a - 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