Agave nigra Sharkskin Shoes Miscanthus but the compact

but the compact

which are in turn topped with 2' tall spikes of near white flowers in midsummer

although it slows dramatically in the heat of summer

merely remove leaves and flowers as they fade

'Kansas' peony prefers full sun for 6+ hours for best flowering

Agave nigra Sharkskin Shoes Miscanthus but the compactWe've long had a love affair with this elegant naturally occurring Mexican hybrid (Agave nickelsiae x Agave asperrima). This selection comes to us from the wonderful Ruth Bancroft Garden in California. The rigidly upright, triangular olive green leaves with a blue cast are thicker than an offensive lineman's neck and have the feel of sharkskin. Agave 'Sharkskin Shoes' forms a stunningly architectural clump, eventually to 3' tall x 4' wide. Agave