Agave murpheyi
Murphy's Agave
Description
This is a medium-sized agave to about 3' tall and wide. The blue-green to grey-green leaves show striking bud imprints of the surrounding leaves. This agave tolerates extreme heat and full sun with minimal supplemental irrigation. This form was domesticated by Native Americans for the sugary heart at blooming. Similar to Agave americana but with smaller scale. Pups will fill in after parent dies.-Mountain States Nursery
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Green, 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
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants according to their water needs.
Creating separate zones for drought-tolerant plants, medium water-use plants, and water-thirsty grass will help prevent overwatering.