This hardy little agave is native to Coahuila, Mexico, at elevations from 4500 to 8000 feet. It is very similar in appearance and growth habit to the Agave parryi. A solitary plant, it forms a tight, symmetrical rosette of stout grey leaves which are edged with small teeth and end in a sharp spine. Its tall, branched flower spike forms clusters of bright yellow flowers edged in purple. It tolerates full sun but prefers some light shade in low deserts.
Agave parrasana (Cabbage Agave)
Agave parrasana
Cabbage Head Agave, Cabbage Head Century Plant
This hardy little agave is native to Coahuila, Mexico, at elevations from 4500 to 8000 feet. It is very similar in appearance and growth habit to the Agave parryi. A solitary plant, it forms a tight, symmetrical rosette of stout grey leaves which are edged with small teeth and end in a sharp spine. Its tall, branched flower spike forms clusters of bright yellow flowers edged in purple. It tolerates full sun but prefers some light shade in low deserts.
| Plant Type | Native, Cactus / Succulent |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 1'-2' (ft) |
| Spread | 1'-2' (ft) |
| Spacing | 24" (in) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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