Agave parrasana
Stout Tooth Agave
Description
Solitary succulent forms a tight rosette 2' x 2' resembling a cabbage. Stout grey leaves edged with small teeth, sharp terminal spine. Full sun to part shade. Will offset to form a dense colony. Similar in appearance to Agave parryi. Native to Coahuila, Mexico. -Mountain States Nursery
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Purple, Red, Yellow
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
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
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.