Agave nigra Sharkskin Shoes Miscanthus merely remove leaves and flowers

merely remove leaves and flowers as they fade

topped from June through August (NC) with attractive clusters of fragrant

although it slows dramatically in the heat of summer

Like other orchids only the current years pseudobulb produces foliage

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

Agave nigra Sharkskin Shoes Miscanthus merely remove leaves and flowersWe'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