Agave weberi Purple Heart Spain this was the most compact

this was the most compact and floriferous of the survivors

purple-foliaged pineapple lily we selected as a seedling in 1983

then covered in compost since the roots do not grow into the soil like most plants

This vigorous grower is a Hans Hansen tetraploid version of the popular Hosta 'Abiqua Moonbeam'

they develop a subtle silver veining along with random small black dots

Agave weberi Purple Heart Spain this was the most compactOn a 2008 visit to Arizona's Mountain States Nursery, we found this oddball among the trays of Agave weberi seedlings. After trialing it for several years, we gave it the name Agave weberi 'Purple Heart'. For us, Agave weberi 'Purple Heart' forms a large 4' tall x 6' wide specimen with wide blue leaves, each highlighted by a 1" wide purple central stripe. This is the only agave we've ever seen with such a unique leaf pattern. Agave weberi itself is