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New Mexico Century Plant

Agave parryi var. neomexicana

Pronunciation: a-GAH-vee PAIR-ee-eye nee-oh-meks-ih-KAY-nuh
SKU #06879
5-10

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This North American native is one of the most cold hardy Agave species. Dark burgundy spines accent the attractive grey-green color of each leaf, which forms a large rosette of foliage. Smaller rosettes often sprout around the base of the plant. Upon maturity, usually 8 to 15 years, the plant will produce a large yellow bloom in spring.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when soil is completely dry.
SIZE: Reaches 2 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-10

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Bloom TimeBlooms at maturity, 10 to 15 years or older.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, North American Native
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseContainer
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorSilver-green
Companion PlantsBlue Fescue (Festuca glauca); Hummingbird Mint (Agastache); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe)
Care InstructionsThrives in lean, well-drained soils. Site away from reflected heat. In zones 5-6, avoid fall planting; best if established before first frost. Drought tolerant once established; looks best if watered periodically during the hot season. Once a mature rosette blooms, it will decline as new suckers below the rosette perpetuate the clump.
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Bloom TimeBlooms at maturity, 10 to 15 years or older.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, North American Native
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseContainer
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorSilver-green
Companion PlantsBlue Fescue (Festuca glauca); Hummingbird Mint (Agastache); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in lean, well-drained soils. Site away from reflected heat. In zones 5-6, avoid fall planting; best if established before first frost. Drought tolerant once established; looks best if watered periodically during the hot season. Once a mature rosette blooms, it will decline as new suckers below the rosette perpetuate the clump.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.