Gardening Archives

13 Jun 2014

JZ’s Plant Spotlight: Tuxedo Agave

By Sunset

Agave americana ‘Mediopicta Alba’, which is gray-and-cream striped, and grows to about half the size of the others (to four or five feet tall and as wide), is hardy to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. This elegant, midsized agave is perfect for smaller gardens and also does well in pots. Because of its formal silhouette and coloration-and since its botanical name is unwieldy-I have given it the common name “tuxedo agave.” Learn more the San Diego Floral Association.

Tuxedo-Agave

29 May 2014

JZ’s Plant Spotlight: Aloe Striata

By Sunset

Aloe striata is a small, stemless South African Aloe. The leaves of this Aloe are not toothed, but have a smooth pink margin. The Coral Aloe’s species name, “striata”, means “stripes”, and refers to the long lines on its blue-green leaves. Learn more at Monrovia.

Aloe-Striata