Agave aff. parryi [Sedona, AZ]

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-25"

planting zones

7a-11

Agave aff. parryi [Sedona, AZ] plant details

Agave aff. parryi [Sedona, AZ] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave aff. parryi [Sedona, AZ]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 25 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave aff. parryi [Sedona, AZ]

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This flat, rosetted form (arguably A. parryi v. couseii) was collected by friend Pat McCracken between Sedona and Flagstaff Arizona at about 5700 ft. Offsetting while young, these form slowly spreading clumps, each plant up to 25" or more in diameter. Though particularly attractive if planted in bright red sandstone cliffs, any planting combination will do, where light is bright and drainage is very good. More tolerant of summer garden water than other agaves. Having been found in a cold canyon, we expect frost hardiness between -10 and 0 °F , USDA zone 7, at least. A very good container plant as well.