Agave Tradewinds Belamcanda Aster mongolicus 'Hortensis' blends well

Aster mongolicus 'Hortensis' blends well into any perennial border by softening more dramatic color contrasts

especially when the fertile fronds arise from the center of the clump in early spring

dark-purple foliage of this excellent Japanese hybrid

we have to beat it back with whips and chains just to keep it confined to its pot

rigid spurge may be the answer to your problems

Agave Tradewinds Belamcanda Aster mongolicus 'Hortensis' blends well(aka: Agave potatorum 'Variegata') This exotic variegated century plant is probably a seedling from Agave 'Kissho Kan'. The symmetrical 12" tall x 15" wide rosette has a darker, more glossy blue leaf than Agave 'Kissho Kan' but is bordered with a similar creamy white border. Unlike Agave 'Kissho Kan', the spines emerge cinnamon red and remain that color. I have purchased it both as a selection of Agave potatorum and Agave parryi, both of which it is