Mangave Espresso Wet Shade Plants topped in summer with branched

topped in summer with branched terminal heads of mauvy-pink flowers

The stalks of Ruscus hyrcanus somewhat resemble Ruscus aculeatus

which changes to cream as the season progresses

I remember seeing this for the first time and thinking

the new leaf color eventually fades to all green

Mangave Espresso Wet Shade Plants topped in summer with branchedxMangave 'Espresso' is a fantastic white edged version of the already stunning xMangave 'Macho Mocha' from plant miracle worker, Hans Hansen. Each 3' wide rosette is composed of thick, fleshy grey green leaves, smothered in large liver colored dots and adorned with a wide creamy white marginal border. You'll stump even the keenest plantsman with this new creation. The leaves are inherently brittle, so shipping will often result in some broken tips but