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Agave 'Kissho Kan'

Also Known As

Agave 'Kichiokan'
Agave pototarum 'Variegata'
Lucky Crown Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-15"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

9a-11

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Agave 'Kissho Kan' plant details

Agave 'Kissho Kan' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, variegated and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave 'Kissho Kan'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, foliage plant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave 'Kissho Kan'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan’ displays compact, rounded, succulent rosettes with light blue foliage, edged in ivory. The yellow spines along the leaf margins mature to reddish-brown.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This fantastic agave is a Japanese selection featuring blue-gray leaves with beautiful creamy-white edges. The terminal spines emerge a light brown color, changing to burgundy-brown with maturity. 'Kissho Kan' translates to "happy or lucky crown". Grows to only one foot tall by one foot wide so excellent as a container specimen and winter houseplant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Light Sun to Partial Shade. Indoor/Outdoor. Yellow.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Happy Crown' has striking color combination of blue gray leaves edged in cream along with burgundy spines. All this eye candy in a 1' tall and wide plant.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Stunning blue-gray leaves edged in white make this symmetrical rosette an outstanding addition to any collection. Yellow leaf spines darken to reddish brown adding distinction. To 15” tall x 18” wide and slowly offsetting. Needs light, and well-drained soil. Frost hardy to USDA zone 9. Best in container protected from winter wet where temperatures drop below the 20s °F.