Agave Species, Century Plant, Santa Cruz Striped Agave, Maguey

Agaveparviflora

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
parviflora (par-VEE-flor-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Bostonia, California

Hesperia, California

Reseda, California

San Leandro, California

Loxahatchee, Florida

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Monterey, Tennessee

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Greer, SC | October 2017 | positive

I bought an Agave parviflora form Gregg Starr in a 3 inch pot , about 4 years ago now. It is now about 7 inches tall and beautiful. It ...Read More

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Lecanto, FL (Zone 9a) | January 2009 | positive

this plant did very well for me with the freeze of Jan. 2009.

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | July 2006 | positive

Got this plant as a dinky seedling bare root about a year ago, and noticed it looked a lot like A victoriae reginae- similar striking whi...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral

It has white bud printin on the leaves.

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Monterey, TN (Zone 7a) | February 2004 | neutral

This is a new agave for me. I bought it at our local nursery. There were 4 "mom's" and ooddles of babies. Seperating was very difficult. ...Read More

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