species 7,688 observations
Parry's Agave
Agave parryi
Field notes
Supports All
23
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Huachuca Giant-Skipper, Arizona Giant-Skipper, Comadia redtenbacheri, Mesepiola specca
6
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Band-tailed Pigeon, Anna's Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Scott's Oriole
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Giant Agave Bug, Mexican Long-nosed Bat, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Broad-billed Hummingbird
10
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Low
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Habit
- Clumping
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.