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

 

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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

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.