Agave montana Baccarat Isodon the upper stalks are adorned

the upper stalks are adorned with candy corn-like tubular flowers of bright orange

where it lives alone as the only member of the genus

This is a truly tacky plant for a tacky holiday

giving rise to 4' tall stems clothed with narrow

Each thick leaf is dark green with a dramatic

Agave montana Baccarat Isodon the upper stalks are adornedThis 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.