Agave Species, New Mexico Agave, Century Plant, Mescal
Agave parryi subsp. neomexicana
| Family: | Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info) |
| Species: | parryi subsp. neomexicana |
| Synonym: | Agave neomexicana |
| Synonym: | Agave parryi var. neomexicana |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Foliage Color:
Silver/Gray
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Where to Grow:
Suitable for growing in containers
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Grenoble,
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Sonoma, California
Chicago, Illinois
Blue Diamond, Nevada
Albuquerque, New Mexico
High Rolls Mountain Park, New Mexico
La Luz, New Mexico
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Roswell, New Mexico (2 reports)
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Ada, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Kermit, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jul 4, 2013, OK580 from Ada, OK wrote: Incredibly tough plant. Ours has been run over by a car twice during January, hit by a mower, and still keeps growing, albeit very slowly. Even put out pups in early march! |
| Positive | On Oct 7, 2006, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Nice light turquoise plant with very stiff, straight leaves and jet-black lateral and terminal spines. Plants are slow growing and can be pricey. Looks like a narrow-leaved version of A parrryi. Second photo above, of the green, floppy-leaved plant is very atypical of this species, and is probably misidentified. Third photo is excellent examples of mature plants. |
