- Botanical name: Agave parrasana
- Common name: Cabbage head agave
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Plant Type: Cactus or succulent, Evergreen
Yellow
Blue/Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
The cabbage head agave, Agave parrasana, is a rare and unusual agave bearing a compact rosette of tightly held, waxy, overlapping leaves, resembling a cabbage. A highly ornamental variety, its leaves are blue-green with red, hook-like teeth along the margins. Yellow flowers, up to 6m high, grow from red buds on mature plants. It’s perfect for growing in a container in a conservatory or greenhouse, or may even be planted outdoors on a sunny patio or gravel garden, in summer.
For best results grow Agave parrasana in well-drained soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. Water sparingly in summer and reduce watering in winter. Protect from frost.
How to grow Agave parrasana
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Plant size
100cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Agave parrasana and wildlife
Agave parrasana has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Agave parrasana poisonous?
Agave parrasana has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
