Agave parryi (Parry's Agave) Texas native It provides good erosion control

It provides good erosion control and cover for numerous species of wildlife

followed by a period of dormancy during the summer when the plant turns buff color

Acorns are also eaten by wildlife

and hummingbirds

It is found in a broad range of soil types

Agave parryi (Parry's Agave) Texas native It provides good erosion controlThis slow growing Agave forms a compact rosette of silver blue leaves that have marginal dark brown teeth and very prominent dark tips. Each rosette will flower only once, usually at some point between 10 15 years, sometimes 20 30 years. One huge flowering stalk will rise from each rosette with large clusters of creamy yellow flowers. Plant dies after blooming. Native Americans used this agave as a source of food, fiber, soap and medicine. Good