Agave bracteosa 'Monterrey Frost' (Monterrey Frost Century Plant)

Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 8-10, at least 12" tall Origin: Mexico

It was lust at first sight when I saw this plant in California's Quail Botanical Garden. This rare form of the northern Mexican A. 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 producing a 1' tall x 18" wide specimen that will offset sporadically after it matures. A. bracteosa actually enjoys part shade, which also keeps the white edge from scorching. Where this isn't winter hardy, it makes a stunning unarmed specimen plant. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)