Creekside Nursery

This charming agave hybrid was selected by agave expert Greg Starr for its nice blue-gray leaves with a sharp burgundy edge. slowly offsetting. Hardy to 20º F. A nice container plant.

Agave ‘Baccarat’ makes a stunning 2’ tall x 3’ wide clump of broad, glaucous leaves, each ending in a large black spine. The stunning silvery bud imprints (not the beer memorabilia) on the leaf backs are reminiscent of cut crystal; hence, the plant was named after Baccarat fine crystal.

A superb, slow-growing garden plant that forms a lush, evergreen mat of 1-inch long, narrow green leaves with white margins. Blooms infrequently, producing short panicles of yellow flowers. Use as a groundcover, in containers, or in hanging baskets. Can tolerate some clay and sandy soils. Waters needs range from dry to normal.

Needs high levels of light. Angelina should be pinched at planting time and as needed to shape. Lemon Coral pinch only as needed. Needs moist to moderate soils.

Landscapes and containers. Use in beds, borders and containers. Needs dry to normal water uses. Spiky yellow foliage; deadheading is not necessary; drought tolerant; foliage interest; heat tolerant; low maintenance.

Mealybugs, scale, slugs, snails can be problems. Needs moderately fertile, well-drained soil. This variety is more compact than the species, and its leaves are variegated with creamy margins. In late spring to summer, its star-shaped yellow flowers open from pink buds and mature to crimson. It grows to just 4 inches tall and 12 inches wide.

Dry to medium water needs; low maintenance plant.

The blue-gray, linear foliage of Blue Spruce has a spreading habit. Tons of yellow flowers cover this stonecrop mid-summer. Very hardy and extremely easy to grow. Best in containers, landscapes and rock gardens. Low-water use variety. Keep on the dry side.

Needs high levels of light. Angelina should be pinched at planting time and as needed to shape. Lemon Coral pinch only as needed. Needs moist to moderate soils.