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.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory 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 |
none; monocarpic (dies after flowering)
Buying it
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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Where is Parry's agave native?
Parry's agave (Agave parryi) is native to Arizona and New Mexico. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Parry's agave bloom?
Parry's agave blooms Jun-Aug. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Parry's agave need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Dry, rocky soils. Mature height: Rosette to 30 in, flowering stalk to 20 ft.
Is Parry's agave good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Larval host for Orange Giant-Skipper/Huachuca Giant-Skipper butterflies.
Is Parry's agave deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Parry's agave is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Parry's agave seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Agave parryi on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Parry's agave.
- Pineleaf penstemon Penstemon pinifolius
- New Mexico locust Robinia neomexicana
- Antelope-horns milkweed Asclepias asperula
- Yellow bells (esperanza) Tecoma stans
- Mexican buckeye Ungnadia speciosa
- Ocotillo Fouquieria splendens
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