Agave Tradewinds Rohdea leathery leaves are incredibly ruffled

leathery leaves are incredibly ruffled (like running your finger through a veggie shredder) and are held vertically above the rhizome

enjoyed by hummingbirds

from breeder Mark McDonough (aka Mr

In cultivation

Agave Tradewinds Rohdea leathery leaves are incredibly ruffled(aka: Agave potatorum 'Variegata') This exotic variegated century plant is probably a seedling from Agave 'Kissho Kan'. The symmetrical 12" tall x 15" wide rosette has a darker, more glossy blue leaf than Agave 'Kissho Kan' but is bordered with a similar creamy white border. Unlike Agave 'Kissho Kan', the spines emerge cinnamon red and remain that color. I have purchased it both as a selection of Agave potatorum and Agave parryi, both of which it is