This large type of agave plant was photographed in a garden in Harmony California. I believe it is the one called a Century Plant, which got its name from the early belief that it lived to 100 years before blooming. The truth is, it usually blooms at between 10 and 30 years of age, with a single very tall stem, 15 to 25 feet high, flowering at the top. Commonly the plant dies after blooming. This one has wavy leaves, which is not completely typical of this plant, so this may be a different agave. At any rate, I liked it looked in the garden. 1/27/20 Judith Sparhawk
This large spear of flowers is the bloom on a type of Yucca plant that I just noticed was flowering by the parking lot where I live. I have lived there for over 35 years, and I don't ever recall it in bloom before (it very likely has, and I just never noticed it! ) When I saw it, I was just getting home from a birding trip, so had my camera around my neck. Couldn't resist taking a few shots. Even for California, it seems really early for this plant to be blooming--I picture them more in spring. 1/21/20 Judith Sparhawk
On my walk the other day I went by a yard that had mostly sand, rocks, cactus plants and a few succulents. This one caught my eye because of its vivid color. I went around the block to get a better look and shot. It was quite unusual, and I was happy to see it was in bloom. I will be away from my computer for a day or so, and will post and comment when I return. 3/15/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
