Agave Isthmensis

Agave isthmensis

Family: Asparagaceae
Common Name: Dwarf Butterfly Agave
Origin: Oaxaca and Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico

Description:

Compact, symmetrical, and full of personality, *Agave isthmensis* forms tidy rosettes of powdery blue-gray leaves with bold, expressive margins and a prominent central spine. This dwarf agave is prized for its neat appearance and slow-growing nature, making it an excellent choice for pots, borders, or small spaces.

Each leaf features decorative imprints and can take on a sculptural, almost ceramic quality—earning this species a favored place in collectors’ gardens and design-forward landscapes.