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New Mexico agave
Agave parryi ssp. neomexicana


  United States

Dimensions
Height: 1.0 ft. to 1.5 ft.
Spread: 1.0 ft. to 1.5 ft.
Growth Form
Succulent/Cacti
Program Association
Xeriscape Incentive Program
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Very Low
Season of Bloom
March, April, May
Flower Color
Yellow Shades
Leaf Color
Blue Shades, Gray Shades
Aggressiveness
Not aggressive
Design Considerations
Evergreen
Other Considerations
Deer Tolerant, Limited Availability, Rabbit Tolerant
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Sandy, Variable, Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone
No City Data
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

Only blooms after several years of maturation. After blooming, parent plant will die.


Cactus and succulents should never be collected in the wild. Only purchase from sustainable and reputable sources that grow cactus and succulents, for vendors please see our “Where to Buy” page.