Agave montana Baccarat Dicliptera makes a dramatic winter evergreen

makes a dramatic winter evergreen statement in the sunny perennial border with its 3-4' long

The dark green rounded leaves are home to a variety of speckled silver patterns

blue-green leaves surrounded by a border of creamy light yellow

The anise-scented foliage is another great garden feature

Agave montana Baccarat Dicliptera makes a dramatic winter evergreenThis splendid Yucca Do selection of the tough Agave montana was made in October 1997 from La Encantada in Mexico's Nuevo Leon Province at 9,080' elevation. Agave 'Baccarat' makes a stunning 2' tall x 3' wide clump of broad, glaucous leaves, each ending in a large black spine. The stunning silvery bud imprints (not the beer memorabilia) on the leaf backs are reminiscent of cut crystal; hence, the name. Agave flowers attract hummingbirds.