Agave potatorum 'Kichijokan’

Dwarf butterfly agave

OVERVIEW:

Agave potatorum 'Kichijokan' is a small growing agave to 12 inches tall by 12 inches wide with short blue/gray leaves with beautiful imprints on the backside of the leaves and red spines. This selection is thought to be a Japanese cultivar of Agave potatorum and is highly sought after.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Agave potatorum 'Kichiokan Marginata'

Common Name: Dwarf variegated butterfly agave

Family: Asparagaceae

Monocarpic: dies after 1st and only bloom

Suggested Uses: used to provide texture to a xeriscape garden

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 1 ½ -2’

Width: 2 ½- 3’

Flower: on a 12-15’ stalk, flowers begin to bloom from the bottom up, displaying a variety of deep red, purple & red-ish yellow flowers

Bloom Period: After 10-25 years it will reach maturity and bloom once in the summer months

Fruit: NA

ENVIRONMENT:

USDA Zone: 8b-11

Hardiness- can handle low 20’s

Sun: Full sun

Water: Thorough water every 7- 10 days in growing season and every 3-4 in dormant months

Soil: well-draining soils