Agave potatorum South Pole Botrypus This amazing pitcher plant is

This amazing pitcher plant is named after NC Botanical Garden founding director

a great specimen

topped with rich salmon-colored flowers

the foliage takes on a burgundy hue over the blue

It's still unclear if it can adapt or thrive in austere environments

Agave potatorum South Pole Botrypus This amazing pitcher plant isAgave 'South Pole' is 2023 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of an exquisite sport of Agave potatorum. The small 6" tall x 9" wide clump is composed of blue leaves with a dramatic clear creamy white center. Due to the amount of white tissue, this is a fairly slow growing selection, although it does offset reasonably well.