Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, angioedema, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Antioxidants, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
AGAVE
PETROSELINUM crispum 'Afro'
Common Name
Century plant
Parsley
In German
Agave
Petersilie
In Portuguese
Agave
Salsa
In Polish
Agawa
Pietruszka
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Agavaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Agave and Parsley
Season and care of Agave and Parsley is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Parsley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Parsley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Parsley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Parsley is Neutral.
Agave and Parsley Physical Information
Agave and Parsley physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Parsley height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and Parsley are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Parsley flower color: Yellow green
- Parsley leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Agave and Parsley
Care of Agave and Parsley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Parsley pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Parsley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.