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Parrys Agave

Agave parryi, Asparagaceae

Zones
5–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

AgaveAgave americana
Pollinator Sharing
JojobaSimmondsia chinensis
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Fourwing SaltbushAtriplex canescens
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Beaked YuccaYucca rostrata

Both desert succulents have extensive root systems that compete for limited water in arid conditions

Uses

Functions

FiberFood

Edible Parts

FlowersSap

Common Questions

What zones does Parrys Agave grow in?

Parrys Agave grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Parrys Agave?

Good companions for Parrys Agave include Agave, Jojoba, Fourwing Saltbush.

Design guilds with Parrys Agave and see companion relationships visually.

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