Parry'S Century Plant
Agave parryi
Asparagaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Southwestern USA Into Mexico
Location
Source of plant
High Country Gardens
Description
Plants reach 24-30" in width, the large, gray-green sword-shaped and heavily toothed leaves forming a dense rosette; flowers borne only on older plants on a 12-15' tall stem, pink to red in bud becoming yellow; one of the most cold hardy agaves.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5