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Agave parryi v. couesii

Couesii Century Plant

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This subspecies is smaller than regular Agave parryi. It has a leaf smaller than parryi and lies between lanceolate and truncate in form.-Mountain States Nursery

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Spanish

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.