Agave parrasana - Desert Rose Agave

Agave parrasana Its common name refers to a growth habit of forming tight, solitary rosettes. Desert Rose Agaves have gun-metal grey-colored leaves that are extremely wide at the base and taper to a grey-to-brown terminal spine. The gnarly marginal teeth along the leaf margin cause them to leave intricate and artistic-looking bud imprints on each leaf. You can be assured they will be tough, drought-tolerant, and quite cold-hardy.    Growth Guide These key details will help you understand how your plant will grow and what conditions bring out its best.      Exposure: Full sun     Watering:      Mature Height: 2-3 feet      Mature Width: 3-5 feet      Ships: Bare root   Why bare root?   Plant Highlights A quick snapshot of what makes this plant stand out.      Seed Grown     Good For Pots   Where To Plant USDA Hardiness Zones show which plants thrive in your climate based on average winter lows. The lower the number, the colder the region. Use the map below to find your zone and choose