Agave parryi ssp parryi, Parry's Agave, is a medium-sized Agave with a range that extends north to Central Arizona, New Mexico and Texas and south into the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Durango and Guanajuato. It is one of the most hardy of all the Agave species and given good drainage is capable of surviving severe freezes and heavy snow with temperatures down to an extraordinary -20°C and probably as low as -25°C. The key is to ensure it has a very free-draining gritty substrate and although it will tolerate some wetness around its roots it is always better to keep it as dry as possible during the winter.
It is a medium-sized Agave and thus more suitable for urban gardens than the much larger but more often seen Agave americana. Agave parryi ssp parryi has a symmetrical globose rosette with a compact form and attractive light grey to bluish green leaves and will freely produce offsets.
For the British xerophytic garden, Agave parryi ssp parryi is an essential must-have plant.
These are large plants despite their relatively small pot size. They have been grown hard and have reached a great size for such a small pot. Bargain!
Additional Information
| Order | Asparagales |
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| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Sub-Family | Agavoideae |
| Synonyms | Agave parryi var parryi, Agave americana var. latifolia, Agave applanata var. parryi, Agave chihuahuana, Agave parryi f. integrifolia, Agave parryi var. truncata, Agave patonii |
| Geographical Origin | Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, USA and Chihuahua, Durango and Guanajuato, Mexico |
| Cultivation | Full sun. Free-draining gritty substrate |
| Eventual Height | 70 cm and flower spike to 6 m |
| Eventual Spread | 70 cm |
| Hardiness | Hardy if well-drained |
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Staple AgaveThe parryi ssp parryi has a terrific root system, another healthy plant from TB!
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Great agaveBigger than expected and has grown on fast
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Excellent plantAll orders arrived in super quick time and were all very well packaged, as an owner of several Agave's ive added another to my collection.
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Impressive plantsBeen doing a Texas themed landscape and have managed to source many great plants from here. Also has great information about the plants which shows great passion and a lot of experience with succulents within the UK. Great value for money and quality plants. Dont waste your time just buy it from here!
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Great plants, great serviceI ordered 2 plants which arrived quickly and packaged well. I am very impressed with the information enclosed and the ease it was to buy from your company. The plants are excellent and will look fabulous in large planters.
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Wow!Delighted that I acted on the special offer for this Agave. Huge plant supplied in a completely misshapen pot where the roots were desperately trying to get out. Having cut the pot off, the root system was vast and healthy. I even had to buy a new terracotta pot for it as I didn't have a big enough one!
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Outstanding valueAbsolutely delighted with the beautiful agave
I have just received in January 2017
will be a fantastic addition to my exotic garden Can't wait to planted out and watch it grow The agave is exceptionally healthy and maturing well
Also may I add the excellent communication, information and care that I received from your company I have already recommended your company to family and friendsPosted on
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Outstanding valueAbsolutely delighted with the beautiful agave
I have just received in January 2017
will be a fantastic addition to my exotic garden Can't wait to planted out and watch it grow The agave is exceptionally healthy and maturing well
Also may I add the excellent communication, information and care that I received from your company I have already recommended your company to family and friendsPosted on
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Beautiful plants, highly recommended seller.So impressed with your company!!! Super communication, beautiful plants for a new enthusiast, with bucket loads of great advice and information...and great speed of postage!!! Will certainly buy from you again!!! Thank you so much. Anne
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Super plants and great information re care etc.So impressed with your company!!! Super communication, beautiful plants for a new enthusiast, with bucket loads of great advice and information...and great speed of postage!!! Will certainly buy from you again!!! Thank you so much. Anne
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