Name: Agave pitatorum

Origin: Semi-arid tropical zone of southwest Mexico

Common Name: Butterfly Agave

Growth Habit: Slow-growing

Climate: Southwest and Mediterranean climates

Soil: Sandy soil with excellent drainage

Flower: Red-tinged green

Special/Unique Characteristics: Known for its monocarpic nature, meaning the parent plant dies after flowering, which occurs only once after 7-15 years of growth