Artichoke Agave

Agave parryi

Artichoke Agave (Agave parryi) is a slow-growing succulent, hardy in USDA zones 7-10, that matures to about 1.5-2 ft × 2-3 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs in well-drained, occasionally-dry and very-dry soil. Expect yellow blooms in summer. It attracts bees and butterflies, stands up well to drought, dry soil and heat.

USDA zones

7-10

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Mature size

1.5-2 ft × 2-3 ft

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Occasionally-dry, Very-dry

Bloom color

Yellow

Bloom season

Summer

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Tough against

Drought, Dry soil, Heat

Native to

Southwestern United States, northern Mexico