Agave potatorum - Butterfly Agave

Agave potatorum  Butterfly Agave has broad gray leaves that form in an open rosette. The 10 to 18-inch long leaves are reflexed back near the tips with brown spines; the 1-inch long terminal spine is slightly wavy, and the short marginal spines are on tubercle-like prominences. When mature, a flower spike rises 10 to 20 feet with light green leaves tipped with red. Usually, flowers by about 10 years old.   Growth Guide These key details will help you understand how your plant will grow and what conditions bring out its best.      Exposure: Full to part sun      Mature Height: 1.5-2 feet      Mature Width: 2-3 feet      Ships: Bare root   Why bare root?   Where To Plant USDA Hardiness Zones show which plants thrive in your climate based on average winter lows. The lower the number, the colder the region. Use the map below to find your zone and choose plants that will grow successfully year after year.      Hardiness Zone: 9-12 (USDA)   Why Happy Valley Plants? We're passionate about co