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Agave parryi v. couesii

Couesii Century Plant

Plant photo of: Agave parryi v. couesii
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This subspecies is smaller than regular Agave parryi. It has a leaf smaller than parryi and lies between lanceolate and truncate in form.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very 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

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.