Agave leopoldii Spike Astilbe Cypripedium japonicum is not easy

Cypripedium japonicum is not easy to grow and should only be tried by very serious gardeners and plant collectors

remove the old flower stalk prior to seed drop

The 20" wide clumps are topped in midsummer with 18" spikes of lavender flowers

'Mure Suzume'

The 2' tall flower spikes extend upward before branching horizontally like an ET antennae

Agave leopoldii Spike Astilbe Cypripedium japonicum is not easyThis deliciously wicked little century plant is a 2026 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of our selection of a compact, dwarf form of Agave x leopoldii (Agave filifera v. filifera x Agave filifera v. schidigera). Agave 'Spike' forms a 6" tall x 8" wide clump of 0. 25" wide bayonet like, dark green leaves, each edged with a creamy white border, then covered in curly white hairs. Growing this gem is a bit like having a pet porcupine, so handle with care.