Agave nigra Sharkskin Shoes Colombia psittacina) that continuously produces new

psittacina) that continuously produces new pitchers all summer long

so incredible it's hard to describe

According to the late Dr

After 8 years in the garden

snapdragon-like flowers that top the plant in late April/May

Agave nigra Sharkskin Shoes Colombia psittacina) that continuously produces newWe'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