Quick answer: Parry's agave (Agave parryi) is native to 2 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Dry, rocky soils |
| Bloom | Jun-Aug |
| Height | Rosette to 30 in, flowering stalk to 20 ft |
| Wildlife value | Larval host for Orange Giant-Skipper/Huachuca Giant-Skipper butterflies |
Invasive / regulated
none; monocarpic (dies after flowering)
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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