Century plant

I discovered a Century plant on the verge of blooming in the small town of Darien, Georgia. Not one single person is lined up to view this extraordinary event. I wonder if the homeowners know what is unfolding in their side yard. The bloom stalk of a Century plant may reach 10 to 25 feet in height. It typically takes 10 to 20 years for the plant to bloom. It is monocarpic, meaning it flowers only once, and in the case of American agave, dies after blooming. I hope the fortunate folks in Darien know what awaits their simple landscape. This could be a big event for their small town.

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