Agave parryi v. neomexicana – New Mexico Agave

Description

Agave parryi v. neomexicana

With striking steel-blue to grey-green leaves that are deeply guttered with sharp, curved black to grey-colored teeth on the edges, New Mexico Agave has a dynamic-looking rosette form. It is one of the most cold hardy varieties commercially available. Stunning examples of this beautiful A. parryi-type Agave have been growing at the Denver Botanic Garden in USDA zone 5, for years. Their natural range extends from low desert grasslands up to nearly 7000′ pinyon & ponderosa pine forests.

Growth Guide

These key details will help you understand how your plant will grow and what conditions bring out its best.

Exposure: Full to part sun

Watering:Moderate to low

Mature Height: 1.5-2 feet

Mature Width: 2-3 feet

Ships: Bare rootWhy bare root?

Plant Highlights

A quick snapshot of what makes this plant stand out.

Easy To Grow

Slow Growing

Seed Grown

Good For Pots

Cold Hardy

Fire Resistant

Deer Resistant

Where To Plant

USDA Hardiness Zones show which plants thrive in your climate based on average winter lows. The lower the number, the colder the region. Use the map below to find your zone and choose plants that will grow successfully year after year.

Hardiness Zone: 5-11 (USDA)

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