Agave parviflora

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Christina Bickelmann

 

Description

A small species getting only about 6" tall. Leaves are less than 1/2" wide and up to 4" long and are dark green and linear. The flower spike is up to 6' in height in mid summer and will die usually after a couple of years after flowering. Native to South Arizona and Sonora.Full sun or part shade in the hottest desert areas. Flowers are yellow. Great for pots and small areas.-Mountain States Nursery

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.