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Agave, Butterfly Agave, Century Plant, Maguey 'Bluewind'

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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

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)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Other Details

Category

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Grenoble, RhÃ´ne-Alpes

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