Agave protamericana Silver Surfer Kniphofia deer-resistant "bush" is smothered with

deer-resistant "bush" is smothered with both axillary and terminal floral clusters

Originally brought into the US by California sea captain Commander Bauman

Individual cultivars are often in bloom for many weeks or even months

black-green leaves

Agave protamericana Silver Surfer Kniphofia deer-resistant "bush" is smothered withAgave 'Silver Surfer' is a 2007 Plant Delights JLBG introduction that we made from seedling of a 1992 Yucca Do seed collecting expedition (YD 45 83) at 5,200' in Palmillo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, where Agave americana ssp. protamericana intergrades with Agave asperrima. Agave 'Silver Surfer' has since formed a 6' tall x 10' wide clump of stiff, outfacing, silvery blue leaves. This slow offsetting agave is a favorite of garden visitors, but it's been five