Agave parrasana 'Globe'

Also Known As

Cabbage Head Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

8b-11

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Agave parrasana 'Globe' plant details

Agave parrasana 'Globe' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer orange and 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 parrasana 'Globe'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave parrasana 'Globe'

USDA Zones: 8b - 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

Agave parrasana ‘Globe’ displays a non-clumping, rounded rosette of beautiful waxy blue foliage. The short, broad leaves tightly overlap to create a dense globe. Evergreen. Thrives in the heat of the summer. Agaves are drought tolerant perennials that require slightly alkaline, loose, well-drained soil. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Adds bold form and color in the landscape. They are easy care, drought tolerant plant that is great in landscapes and containers. Protect from frost!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Sharply-toothed blue-gray leaves, upright when younger, form a more enclosed, globe-like Agave. The species comes from the Parras mountains of southeastern Coahuila, Mexico at elevations from 4,500 to just over 8,000 feet where oak and pine forest and chaparral plants comprise its native companions. 2' x 2' and marvelous in a pot.