Agave parryi v. couesii
Century Plant
Description
This subspecies is smaller than regular Agave parryi and grows to a mature size of 2' x 2' . More cold hardy than both A. parryi truncata and huachucensis. Native in central Arizona in Coconino County.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
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.