Agave parrasana
Cabbage Head Agave
Description
This Agave is native to Coahuila, Mexico from 4500'-8000' elevation and is similar in appearance to Agave parryi. Solitary plant forms tight rosette 2' by 2' resembling a cabbage. It has stout gray leaves edged with small teeth and a sharp terminal spine. This plant needs full sun to part shade. It will offset to form a dense colony.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Width 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
Very Low, Extra in Summer
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
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.