Dwarf Butterfly Agave
Dwarf Butterfly Agave has powder blue leaves with prominent dark red teeth and a red, terminal spine. The leaves are narrow at the base and wider at the tips. At maturity, it develops a six- to seven-foot tall candelabra flower stalk with two-inch yellow blooms. This interesting agave produces many offsets that can be used to re-propagate the plant. The offsets stay close to the mother plant. Use it in small beds, cactus and succulent gardens, and rock gardens, or mixed into planters with other low-water-use, drought-resistant plants. Also, plant it as a contrast specimen near the golden barrel cactus. This agave looks nice in containers because of its small size and compact form. It will also grow well along the coast and is tolerant of salty air and soils.
Botanical Name
Agave 'Kisshokan'
Also Known As
Century Plant | Maguey | 龙舌兰
Specifications
Plant Type
Native From
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Succulent
Mexico, Central America
9 - 11
Partial - Full Sun
Low
Evergreen
Perennial
2' Tall and 2' Wide
Slow
Summer
Yellow