"Agave Attenuata No. 1" February is a beautiful month in Southern California for midwinter blooms - especially from the lovely desert plant the Agave Attenuata. This prolific grower native to central Mexico loves the frostless climate of our region and rewards us with their presence. The visual impact of their bloom's structure is stunning. Growing between 6-12 feet in length, their flowering stem grows from their succulent-like rosette which is unusual for an agave. The plant produces a spike which contains what is called inflorescence or a cluster of flowers arranged on a stem that then in time blossom into a multitude of seed pods. Also commonly known as the Foxtail, Lion's Tail or Swan Neck agave, these lovely plants do not have spikes and are often grown down pathways for their thornless ornamental accent. Their sheer size, structure and beauty caught my eye. I began documenting these blooms early in the morning before work. Although majestic, they ...
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