Parry’s agave

Agave parryi

Parry’s agave spends most of its life as a rosette of basal leaves. At the end of its life, a long-stemmed flowering stalk forms with abundant flowers that are a rich yellow. The parent plant then dies,  often leaving behind offspring that repeat the cycle.

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Details & Attributes

Plant Type(s)	Shrub, Succulent
Size In relative feet, width by height	6' X 3'
Flower Color	Yellow
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Sun	Full, Partial
Spines or Thornes	Yes
Freeze Tolerance	Poor
Ethnobotany/Medical	Used extensively for food, fiber, and drink.
Water Needs	Low