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