Butterfly Agave Family Agavaceae Native Mexico (North America) Description A small sized plant, this has characteristically green-blue leaves with ruffled sharp edges. The shape of the leaves resembles a butterfly wing due to which it is also called a butterfly plant. Environment Plant in full sun to light shade. Requires little irrigation. Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping . Suited for light shade to full sun. It grows well from suckers or seed and forms attractive specimens. Landscape Uses A wickedly attractive Agave that is great in small pots or nestled into a rock crevice..
