Agave parryi subsp. parryi, Parry's Agave, Century plant

from Botanical garden - Plovdiv, Bulgaria

This Agave could reach up to 80-90 cm in height and according to some internet sources, it will survive at least -28°C, which means, that it is suitable for those places in southern Bulgaria and the Black Sea coast, which remain above the temperature inversions in winter.

A key factor for good growth in our climate is a sunny and well drained place. It is vitally important, that there is no standing water on the soil surface around the plant in winter, but also in summer. Protecting from the sun during the freezing time in winter, could be beneficial as well.

The small plant on the pictures is the size, offered for sale at this price.

More information about all cold resistant Agave species is available in Bulgarian on our forum:

http://forum.palmi.bg/viewforum.php?f=84