Agave bracteosa Monterrey Frost Patterned Foliage with 2' spikes of tiny

with 2' spikes of tiny pink buds which open to small white flowers

The flowers contrast nicely against the rich green

woodland site with rich

golden leaves make this a real beacon in the garden

starting for us in late March with 1' tall deer-resistant foliage that emerges with an attractive burgundy flush

Agave bracteosa Monterrey Frost Patterned Foliage with 2' spikes of tiny(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