Coues Agave
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Agave parryi var. couesii
One of the smaller and more cold hardy selections of A. parryi, this variety grows to about 1-2' tall x 2' wide, with many offsets. This plant suckers freely to form large clumps of flat-topped rosettes. Its leaves are linear and are blue green in color.
This variety is native to central Arizona, occurring at elevations from 4500 to 8000 feet. At the end of its life cycle a stunning flower spike emerges, with red buds opening to reveal bright yellow flowers. The mother plant dies, but the pups (offsets) continue the population. This agave will need some additional moisture in heat of summer. It is very cold hardy, tolerating temperatures down to 0° F.
Height: 1'-2'
Spread: 2'
Bloom: June-August (after several years)
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low to Medium
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Arizona
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
