Mescal (Agave parryi) ah-GAH-vay PARE-ee-eye Synonyms:  A. neomexicana Genus:  Agave

This plant has a dense rosette of fleshy blue-gray leaves and produces tall, cream-colored flowers tinged with red or pink in summer.

Care: 

Grow in full sun and dry to medium, well-drained soil.

Propagation: 

Remove offsets in spring or autumn.

Problems: 

Scale and mealybug. Root rot is common in poorly drained soil.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Slow Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer Flower Color White, Yellow Uses Container Style Desert Garden, Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Cacti and Succulents