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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Small-flowered agave, Agave parviflora, is one of the smallest agaves available. Growing to just 20cm in height, it forms a symmetrical rosette of thin, sharp, waxy leaves with attractive white markings. Its leaf margins bear conspicuous white, curling 'hairs' that peel off near the base of the leaf. Small racemes of pale yellow flowers appear in summer.

For best results grow Agave parviflora under glass in well-drained soil in full sun. Reduce watering in winter and protect from frost. Propagate by offsets taken in autumn or spring.

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Agave ‘Parviflora’ and wildlife

Agave ‘Parviflora’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Agave ‘Parviflora’ poisonous?

Agave ‘Parviflora’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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