Agave applanata Cream Spike Groundcovers the 6' tall grey petioles

the 6' tall grey petioles (stalks) hold the large

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forming a dense colony to 2' wide in 5 years

Keep it away from larger hostas that can shade it out

where they reseed politely

Agave applanata Cream Spike Groundcovers the 6' tall grey petiolesWe originally got Agave 'Cream Spike' from Randy Baldwin of San Marcos Growers under the invalid name of Agave parryi 'Minima Variegata'. Not only was the cultivar name invalid, but it was later determined to be a clone of Agave applanata. This stunning specimen makes a compact 10" tall x 1' wide clump of blue leaves, each surrounded by a wide creamy border. Even where it's not winter hardy, Agave 'Cream Spike' makes a stunning container specimen. We