Agave difformis Azul Cycas John's Wort for the garden

John's Wort for the garden

In addition

patience is a real virtue

the clumps are topped with 3' tall scapes of large and very fragrant

hybridizer Hans Hansen introduces Helleborus 'Maid of Honor'

Agave difformis Azul Cycas John's Wort for the gardenAgave difformis 'Azul' is a new, wild collection from Northeastern Mexico, with foliage that is much more glaucous blue than anything we've ever seen in this species, which makes us wonder if its not actually Agave albomarginata. The narrow upright foliage, edged in papery teeth, creates small clumps that spread to form a decent sized patch. We have yet to try these in the ground, so hardiness is in question, although other forms of Agave difformis