Colorata Agave
Agave Colorata
Overview
The Agave colorata, or Parrasana Agave, is a striking succulent, native to Northwestern Mexico, famed for its stunning rosette of thick, waxy, blue-gray leaves. Each leaf, reaching up to 20 inches in length, boasts pronounced imprints and robust spines along its margins. Thriving in zones 9-11, this slow-growing agave demands well-draining soil and full sun. It reaches a mature spread of approximately 2-3 feet, adding unique texture and a rugged aesthetic to xeriscapes.
Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 8–11Climate Arid, Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 8–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Family
- Agavaceae
- Climate
- Arid, Subtropical
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