Agave isthmensis Ippongi Cheilanthes known as Hippeastrum x johnsonii

known as Hippeastrum x johnsonii

backed by creamy white sepals striped and spotted with violet

each with symmetrical flower heads of 7-9

but for us have adapted well to typical rich garden soil

If you peek under the foliage in mid-March (NC)

Agave isthmensis Ippongi Cheilanthes known as Hippeastrum x johnsoniiAgave 'Ippongi' is one of those exquisite century plants that causes visitors to stop in their tracks and swear it was created by AI. The stunningly beautiful 6" tall x 1' wide non offsetting rosette is composed of thick, powder blue, beautifully patterned leaves with completely smooth margins, and cinnamon terminal spines. Despite having less teeth than a meth head, it's prized as a container plant where is isn't winter hardy.