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Agave parrasana

Parrasana Agave, Cabbage Head

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Information by:         Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This succulent forms a tight rosette 2' x 2', resembling a cabbage. Stout gray leaves are edged with small teeth; leaves have a sharp terminal red spine. It prefers full sun to part shade with well draining soil. Green flowers shoot straight up the plant indicating the demise of the plant. Small colonies form around the "mother" plant.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey

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

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.