Agave titanota Solar Eclipse Mukdenia the peculiar inflorescence (flower head)

the peculiar inflorescence (flower head) is the first sign of life

the clumps are topped with numerous 2' spikes of strongly-reflexed

This winter-grower makes a spreading mass of attractive foliage to 15" tall x 3' wide in 6 years (much slower than the species)

a superb selection

this has been a star in our agapanthus trials for winter hardiness

Agave titanota Solar Eclipse Mukdenia the peculiar inflorescence (flower head)(aka: Agave titanota 'Mediopicta Aurea') Agave 'Solar Eclipse' is our new name for the invalidly named Agave titanota 'Mediopicta Aurea'. From limestone cliffs in Oaxaca, this fascinating sport of the Mexican century plant Agave titanota boasts giant, papery toothed, thick green leaves typical of the species. In spring when the new leaves emerge and during cool parts of the year, each leaf also sports a wide creamy gold central stripe.