1 / 3Key characteristics
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Height
- 18 to 24 inches
- Width
- 24 to 36 inches
- Flower color
- Yellow-green
- Foliage color
- Blue-gray to silver
- Bloom time
- Summer, every few years when mature
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low; drought-tolerant
- Maintenance
- Low; minimal care needed
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 7 to 10
- Wildlife
- Attracts pollinators, especially bees, when in bloom
Groundcovers
Agave parryi var. parryi ssp. Huachucensis
Parry's Agave
Agave parryi var. parryi ssp. Huachucensis is a unique succulent known for its rosette of thick, fleshy, blue-gray leaves adorned with prominent spines along the edges. This variety features a more compact form compared to other agaves, making it a popular choice for gardens and landscapes where space may be limited. In late spring to summer, it produces a tall, dramatic flower spike that can reach impressive heights, topped with clusters of yellow-green flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.
Works well in
- Coastal Gardens
- Deer Resistance
- Containers
- Rock Gardens
Companion plants
Sedums · Hesperaloes · Sempervivums · Penstemons · Yuccas · Lavender
Design tip
Plant among boulders, gravel, or dry slopes where its sculptural rosette naturally becomes a dramatic focal point.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Center for Urban Horticulture.
More groundcovers
Sanguinaria canadensis 'Multiplex'
Double Bloodroot
Blooms pure white, fully double blossoms composed of many narrow, layered petals
Partial shade to full shade
Sedum forsterianum 'Oracle'
Oracle Stonecrop
Blooms bright yellow
Full sun to partial shade
Festuca glauca
Blue Fescue
Blooms pale green to blue-tinged
Full sun
Euphorbia cyparissias ‘Fens Ruby’
Fens Ruby Cypress Spurge
Blooms chartreuse
Full sun to partial shade