Agave bracteosa Monterrey Frost Rhodophiala Starting in early May (NC)

Starting in early May (NC)

Omeo gum is a striking conversation piece for any garden with enough growth for years of flower arranging

Cypripedium 'Aki Pastel' are maintenance free in the garden once they are established in the correct growing conditions

Each heavily patterned leaf is adorned with irregular large

but often partially green

Agave bracteosa Monterrey Frost Rhodophiala Starting in early May (NC)(Paleoagave bracteosa) It was lust at first sight when I saw Agave bracteosa 'Monterrey Frost' in California's San Diego Botanic Garden. This rare form of the northern Mexican Agave bracteosa has been passed along in California collectors' circles for more than a decade, but is rarely available to the general public. The frozen squid like architectural rosette of sandpapery green foliage is edged with a perfect creamy white margin, eventually