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Mescal Agave

Agave Parryi

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Overview

The Mescal Agave (Agave parryi) is a robust succulent known for its dense rosettes of blue-green, lance-shaped leaves with distinctive spines at tips. This drought-tolerant plant can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and wide. Its impressive flower stalk reaches up to 15-20 feet high, blooming with yellow flowers. Ideal for xeriscaping, it thrives in USDA zones 5-10 and requires well-drained soil and full sun exposure.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 8–11Type SucculentClimate Arid
Mescal Agave (Agave Parryi) — The Mescal Agave (Agave parryi) is a robust succulent known for its dense rosettes of blue-green
Mescal Agave (Agave Parryi) — This drought-tolerant plant can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and wideMescal Agave (Agave Parryi) — lance-shaped leaves with distinctive spines at tipsAgave ParryiAgave ParryiAgave ParryiAgave Parryi+16

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Arid

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Mescal Agave (Agave Parryi) — The Mescal Agave (Agave parryi) is a robust succulent known for its dense rosettes of blue-green
Mescal Agave (Agave Parryi) — This drought-tolerant plant can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and wide
Mescal Agave (Agave Parryi) — lance-shaped leaves with distinctive spines at tips
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