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Agave, Butterfly Agave, Century Plant, Maguey 'Kichiokan Aurea-variegata'

Agavepotatorum

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Genus

Agave (a-GAH-vee)

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Species

potatorum (poh-tuh-TOR-um)

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Synonym

Agave potatorum var. kichiokan

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Good Fall Color

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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jnelson286

Palm Springs, CA | May 2015 | positive

I have been trying to find this beautiful Agave and have not been able to find it. Does anyone know of a supplier (within the USA) who ca...Read More

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