Variegated Dwarf Butterfly Agave not pet-friendly Italian Cypress needs minimal supplemental

Italian Cypress needs minimal supplemental irrigation in Phoenix — it thrives on far less water than most large trees

As a winter-color focal point

perfect for tighter spaces

and butterflies — making it the #1 choice for pollinator gardens throughout the Phoenix Valley

Variegated Dwarf Butterfly Agave not pet-friendly Italian Cypress needs minimal supplementalThe Most Striking Variegated Agave for Phoenix Collectors Variegated Dwarf Butterfly Agave (Agave potatorum 'Kissho Kan') is one of the most sought after collector agaves you can grow in the Phoenix Valley. This compact beauty forms a tight, symmetrical rosette of thick blue green leaves with dramatic cream to yellow variegation running down the center of each leaf. Marginal teeth and a sharp terminal spine add architectural edge to its elegant form.