Agave nigra Sharkskin Shoes Miscanthus although it slows dramatically in

although it slows dramatically in the heat of summer

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

merely remove leaves and flowers as they fade

glaucous-green foliage

Agave nigra Sharkskin Shoes Miscanthus although it slows dramatically inWe'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