Agave parryi J C s Shadow China (aka: Paleoagave bracteosa) Agave bracteosa

(aka: Paleoagave bracteosa) Agave bracteosa 'Daddy Longlegs' is a superb Hans Hansen creation that we've grown since 2008

It is critical that these rare genetics find good homes in ex-situ conservation gardens

the clumps are topped with 6' tall scapes of medium lavender flowers

cutleaf foliage spreads rapidly to make a 3-4' wide mound in one season

which is fine

Agave parryi J C s Shadow China (aka: Paleoagave bracteosa) Agave bracteosaAgave parryi 'J. C.'s Shadow' is a 2023 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of our new variegated sport of Agave parryi 'J. C. Raulston'. Each 1' tall x 2' wide, slowly offsetting specimen forms lovely blue rosettes with each leaf edged in a wide light green border, and stunning black terminal spines. The teeth along the leaf edge have been reduced to rudimentary nubs. Agave 'J. C.'s Shadow' makes a great specimen either in the ground or in a container.