Berkeley Succulents23 Dec 2009 12:41 pm
Agave americana v. marginata – the kinder gentler century plant.
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Agave americana v. marginata – the kinder gentler century plant.
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December 23rd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Uhm…”kinder gentler century plant”, why’s that?
December 24th, 2009 at 8:18 am
This variety is less vicious that the regular one, plus it’s leaves tend to curl more out of the way, rather than spreading right out into your eye. But it’s still a dangerous plant nontheless.
September 24th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
I don’t know if you’ve seen the century plant adjacent to Berkeley Hort. It’s located on the east side of McGee between Rose and Hopkins streets. The plant is incredible, it makes the hairs raise on the back of my neck. This spring the plant emitted a giant blooming spike; the occasion thrilled me at first, until I realized that soon it shall die. You must see it ASAP.
Love the blog!
September 25th, 2010 at 7:11 am
Kay – For out Flora blogged it last week. http://faroutflora.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/agave-spike-in-berkeley/