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Agave, Butterfly Agave, Century Plant, Maguey 'Shoji Raijin'

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 scolymus

Agave saundersii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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Agaveguy

San Antonio, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2009 | positive

I have this plant growing at the base of a Texas Persimmon. It gets freeze damage in severe winters, but recovers nicely. Has been grow...Read More

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