Agave parviflora ssp. flexiflora

Also Known As

Agave flexiflora

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

8b-11

Agave parviflora ssp. flexiflora plant details

Agave parviflora ssp. flexiflora is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave parviflora ssp. flexiflora

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave parviflora ssp. flexiflora

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 9. Displays small, solitary rosettes of narrow, dark green leaves adorned with chalky white, angular bands along with curly white fibers. 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. Be careful when handling this plant! Agave flexiflora has extremely sharp leaf tips!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Another rare plant from southeastern Arizona and further south with small jewel-like rosettes of under 6" consisting deep olive-green leaves marked white with occasional filifers and eventually producing narrow spikes of red-tinged flowers. Occasionally offsetting -- rather than off-putting. For sun and well-drained soil. Accepts average moisture if the soil is well-drained. Frost hardy at 12 to 15 °F, mid USDA zone 8.