Agave parviflora
Hairy Jaws Agave
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
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:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.