Agave applanata Cream Spike Groundcovers evergreen lithophyte (rock grower) prefers

evergreen lithophyte (rock grower) prefers slightly moist alkaline soils

forming a dense colony to 2' wide in 5 years

The highly coveted poet's laurel will never be found at Wal-Mart

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

Agave applanata Cream Spike Groundcovers evergreen lithophyte (rock grower) prefersWe 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