Agave Parryi is one of the most beautiful and sought-after agaves in the world — a perfectly symmetrical, compact rosette of broad, blue-grey leaves edged with dark reddish-brown teeth and tipped with a striking dark terminal spine. She is bold, sculptural and breathtakingly beautiful.

Known as the Artichoke Agave for her tight, globe-like rosette form, Agave Parryi is prized by collectors and garden designers alike for her exceptional symmetry and stunning blue-grey colouring. One of the most cold-hardy agaves available, she is as tough as she is beautiful — thriving in full sun with minimal water and care once established.

Plant Information

Botanical Name
Agave parryi

Leaf Colour
Striking blue-grey with dark reddish-brown marginal teeth and a bold dark terminal spine

Form
Compact, symmetrical globe-like rosette — broad, short leaves creating a tight, artichoke-shaped display

Mature Size
60–90cm rosette diameter

Sunlight
Full sun — thrives in hot, bright conditions

Watering
Deep, infrequent watering — extremely drought tolerant once established

Soil
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix

Frost Tolerance
Frost hardy — tolerates temperatures down to -15°C

Pot Size
Supplied in a 15cm pot

Important Notes

• Sharp spines: Agave Parryi has sharp marginal teeth and a firm terminal spine — handle with care and position away from high-traffic areas and children
• Exceptionally cold hardy: One of the most frost-tolerant agaves available — suitable for a wide range of South African climates including colder highveld regions
• Monocarpic: Like all agaves, she flowers once at the end of her life cycle, producing a spectacular tall flower spike before setting seed
• Delivery: Delivered across South Africa — please ensure someone is available to receive your plant

Perfect for succulent collectors, container gardens, and decorative plant displays.