Agave asperrima Bambusa then take on a light

then take on a light pink blush toward the end of the petals

lobster-like inflorescences adorned with bright yellow flowers at the axils

This hybrid from the prolific Mary Chastain makes an attractive

The green leaves

Agave asperrima Bambusa then take on a light(aka: Agave scabra) Agave asperrima hails from Southwestern Texas into Northern Mexico, where it grows from 1,500' 6,000' elevation. The highland forms are winter hardy for us, while the lowland collections are not. When one of the winter hardy forms flowered at the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, we were able to grow out seedlings to offer. The 3' long, thick, silver blue leaves are sandpapery on both the front and back, leading us to believe this