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Agave parryi var. truncata

Artichoke Agave

Plant photo of: Agave parryi var. truncata
Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Dense symmetrical form, wide blue-grey leaves. Individual plants grow to 3' x 3'. Accepts full sun or light shade. This is a great plant for a container taking several years to bloom. Does form offsets after blooming. This is one of the most attractive forms with leaves up to 5" wide and 12" long and bright blue in color. Native to Mexico.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.