New Mexico Century Plant
Agave parryi var. neomexicana
Pronunciation: a-GAH-vee PAIR-ee-eye nee-oh-meks-ih-KAY-nuh
SKU #06879
| Description | This North American native is one of the most cold hardy Agave species. Dark burgundy spines accent the attractive grey-green color of each leaf, which forms a large rosette of foliage. Smaller rosettes often sprout around the base of the plant. Upon maturity, usually 8 to 15 years, the plant will produce a large yellow bloom in spring. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when soil is completely dry. |
| Blooms | Blooms at maturity, 10 to 15 years or older. |
| Mature Size | Reaches 2 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container |
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| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Companion Plants | Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca); Hummingbird Mint (Agastache); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe) |
| Care | Thrives in lean, well-drained soils. Site away from reflected heat. In zones 5-6, avoid fall planting; best if established before first frost. Drought tolerant once established; looks best if watered periodically during the hot season. Once a mature rosette blooms, it will decline as new suckers below the rosette perpetuate the clump. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-10
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