Agave Species, New Mexico Agave, Century Plant, Mescal

Agaveparryi subsp. neomexicana

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Synonym
Agave neomexicana
Agave parryi var. neomexicana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
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:

Fountain Hills, Arizona

Sonoma, California

Chicago, Illinois

Blue Diamond, Nevada

Albuquerque, New Mexico

High Rolls Mountain Park, New Mexico

La Luz, New Mexico

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Roswell, New Mexico

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Ada, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Kermit, Texas

Orem, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

Springville, Utah

Waterville, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Ada, OK | July 2013 | positive

Incredibly tough plant. Ours has been run over by a car twice during January, hit by a mower, and still keeps growing, albeit very slowly...Read More

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

Nice light turquoise plant with very stiff, straight leaves and jet-black lateral and terminal spines. Plants are slow growing and can b...Read More

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