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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

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.

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

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.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Agave 'Kissho Kan' plant

How to Grow Agave 'Kissho Kan'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- blue
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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