Agave nigra Sharkskin Shoes Bulgaria evergreen groundcover for the woodland

evergreen groundcover for the woodland garden

the 5-6' tall sturdy clumps are topped with giant 18" flower heads of fragrant

The 1' long x 2" wide

Native to shaded mountainous cliffs in Shikoku and Kyushu

each bordered with a nice yellow edge

Agave nigra Sharkskin Shoes Bulgaria evergreen groundcover for the woodlandWe'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