Agave parryi var. PARRYI 4-5" GENUINE Round Artichoke Agave Live Plant Not Seeds

Description: --> Agave Parryi v.parryi Parry’s Agave is native to the grasslands, chaparral, desert scrub, pinyon-juniper and oak woodlands of Central America and northern Mexico, into Arizona and New Mexico, where it typically grows at elevations from 4-8 thousand feet. This drought resistant evergreen perennial succulent showcases a unique geometry of thick gray blue-green leaves with toothy margins and pointed tips, that form into dense symmetrical rosettes that mature over time to ± 2' tall x 3' wide. Agave parryi v. parryi is the true 'Artichoke' agave variant that forms an iconic tight round ball shape. It should not be confused with variants such as v. huachaca or v. truncata. One of several species commonly known as Century Plants A. parryi v. parryi can live for decades. Usually at somewhere between 10-30 years (not the 100 years more poetically suggested by its common name) flowering rosettes bloom only once and then expire after first putting on a magnificent floral show, though not before spawning colonies of multiple offset pups to replace the mother plant and continue the species’ generations. Photos above this text show the actual original genetic material ‘mother’ plants of the specimens for sale: Plants on offer are their identical genetic clones. Photos below this text represent the plants on offer: younger specimens that will grow into the species’ iconic mature full round form. TYPICAL SPECIMEN SIZES. You will receive one plant similar to those shown in the four photographs directly above this caption. Sorry, please understand that special requests regarding specific specimens and dimensions cannot be accommodated. Thanks. Plants sold are ± 4-5 inch / 10-13cm across. Shipped bare-root, they are generally sized to the nursery trade’s one gallon pot standard. You will receive a fine naturally formed specimen ready for planting — healthy and good to grow. Agave parryi are great landscape plants for desert landscaping. They work well in grouped plantings spaced 1-3 feet apart, and can also be planted as showpieces in containers on a patio. Drought Tolerant Suitable for Xeriscaping While this tough-as-nails species can tolerate almost any soil, Parry's Agave actually does prefer fairly fertile, loamy soil as long as it is well-drained, though it can tolerate sandy or rocky soil too. Being a desert plant, A.parryi requires full sun and is not suited to indoor cultivation. Hardy to roughly -5°F / -21°C, specimens have been known to survive temperatures as low as -20°F / -29°C. A. parryi are vigorous, undemanding plants and tolerant of neglect, with low water requirements, surviving well despite infrequent irrigation. From Spring through Fall water your Agave parryi well whenever the soil becomes dry. Although root rot is possible in overly saturated soils— Agave parryi v.parryi is an extremely tough species that will thrive in any collection. Hardy, forgiving and survivable, vigorous and easy to cultivate, this tough, bulletproof plant can take a lot of neglect and absolutely flourish. Once established, it requires low maintenance and is an ideal plant for sunny, drought-tolerant gardens. FREE SHIPPING! Shipped bare root — this means without soil or pot via US Postal Service First Class Mail. To prep plant for safe travel please allow a day or two after purchase before it ships out. HEALTHY UNIQUE PLANTS From your friends at Please check weather before ordering: freezing weather can cause damage before arrival. Order ‘when all danger of frost is past’ as with seeds if this is a concern in your region. We choose strong healthy plants for shipping. In case you are not satisfied with plant condition or feel original description does not match please message us a photo within 3 days of receipt. At our discretion depending on circumstances we may ship you a new specimens free of charge subject to your payment only of re-shipping postage. Although plant material returns are not accepted please be assured we stand fully behind all we sell and will always do our utmost best to work things out to your satisfaction.

Price: 23.61 USD

Location: Santa Monica, California

End Time: 2024-11-18T17:07:14.000Z

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