Notocactus schlosseri Berlandiera The base of the upright

The base of the upright foliage emerges bright purple in early spring

These were transplanted later when Larry moved to Columbus (just southeast of Asheville

(aka: Agave scabra) Agave asperrima hails from Southwestern Texas into Northern Mexico

The clumps are topped with 3' tall scapes of pure white flowers in midsummer

late winter into early spring

Notocactus schlosseri Berlandiera The base of the upright(aka: Parodia schlosseri, Parodia erubescens) Notocactus schlosseri hails from Southern Uruguay, which has been the source of quite a few cactus that have thrived in our trials. Notocactus schlosseri has survived in our open rock garden since 2011, which includes wet winters and a low temperature of 7 degrees F. The solitary 6" tall x 6" wide rosette is armed with brown spines, and topped, starting for us in mid May with large lemon yellow flowers