Parry's agave
Agave parryi
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–20" H × 18"–24" W
Bloom
N/A
Native to
AZ, NM, TX
Pollinators
bees, hummingbirds, moths
Browse plants for this ecoregion
A compact, symmetrical rosette succulent with thick, powdery blue-gray leaves and dark spine tips, forming tight clumps as it offsets. Its neat, geometric form suits formal and low-water plantings alike.
In an HOA neighborhood
Parry's agave is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 5 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- spine-tipped leaves near pathways
Wildlife value
The tall flowering stalk, when it occurs, draws bees, moths, and hummingbirds to its nectar.
Common questions
- How much sun does Parry's agave need?
- Parry's agave grows best in full sun conditions.
- Where is Parry's agave native?
- Parry's agave (Agave parryi) is native to AZ, NM, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Parry's agave attract?
- Parry's agave draws bees, hummingbirds, and moths.
- Is Parry's agave HOA-friendly?
- Parry's agave is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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