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Murphy's Agave

Agave Murpheyi

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Overview

Agave murpheyi, commonly known as Murphy's Agave, is a striking succulent native to Arizona. It features a rosette of blue-green leaves with strong spines, spanning up to 3 feet across. This drought-tolerant plant produces a towering flower stalk, reaching up to 16 feet tall, adorned with yellow blossoms. Ideal for xeriscaping, it adds a bold architectural element to landscapes in USDA zones 8-11. Full sun exposure is optimal.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 8–11Climate Arid
Murphy's Agave (Agave Murpheyi) — Agave murpheyi, commonly known as Murphy's Agave, is a striking succulent native to Arizona
Murphy's Agave (Agave Murpheyi) — It features a rosette of blue-green leaves with strong spines, spanning up to 3 feet acrossMurphy's Agave (Agave Murpheyi) — This drought-tolerant plant produces a towering flower stalkMurphy's Agave (Agave Murpheyi) — reaching up to 16 feet tall

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Arid

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Murphy's Agave (Agave Murpheyi) — Agave murpheyi, commonly known as Murphy's Agave, is a striking succulent native to Arizona
Murphy's Agave (Agave Murpheyi) — It features a rosette of blue-green leaves with strong spines, spanning up to 3 feet across
Murphy's Agave (Agave Murpheyi) — This drought-tolerant plant produces a towering flower stalk
Murphy's Agave (Agave Murpheyi) — reaching up to 16 feet tall

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