Agave leopoldii Spike Astilbe remove the old flower stalk

remove the old flower stalk prior to seed drop

The 20" tall flower spike is tinged pink and topped with an open-front pink cone that holds the short but stout spadix appendage

no relation to 'Roseanne Roseannadanna'

The 20" wide clumps are topped in midsummer with 18" spikes of lavender flowers

western Sichuan

Agave leopoldii Spike Astilbe remove the old flower stalkThis deliciously wicked little century plant is a 2026 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of our selection of a compact, dwarf form of Agave x leopoldii (Agave filifera v. filifera x Agave filifera v. schidigera). Agave 'Spike' forms a 6" tall x 8" wide clump of 0. 25" wide bayonet like, dark green leaves, each edged with a creamy white border, then covered in curly white hairs. Growing this gem is a bit like having a pet porcupine, so handle with care.