Family Asparagaceae
Originating from Mexico

Masses of filamentous leaves form a stunning bright green pin cushion-like rosette. Thread-like whitish fibres curl away from the margins of the leaves adding a wispy textural quality to its dense crown. After many years it produces a spectacular 3 – 4m tall unbranched columnar flower spike bearing multitudes of yellow-green tubular flowers, signaling the death of the plant, although it produces numerous suckers (pups at its base) that continue its life. Ideal for planting in pots displayed in the garden for summer and returned to an unheated conservatory or greenhouse for winter.

Height and spread after 10 – 20 years 1.5m x 1.5m