Agave bracteosa Monterrey Frost Rhodophiala Each heavily patterned leaf is

Each heavily patterned leaf is adorned with irregular large

Starting in early May (NC)

cinnamon-colored spikes in the center of the clump

but often partially green

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

Agave bracteosa Monterrey Frost Rhodophiala Each heavily patterned leaf is(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