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Dec 4, 2014 10:47 AM CST
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Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
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I came across this Agave in our nursery this morning, with spectacular and never before seen blooms. Any idea of what it could be? I know the pictures are not great but it was the best I could do at the time.


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Dec 6, 2014 5:58 AM CST
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Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
Region: Florida Cat Lover Garden Sages Cactus and Succulents Tropicals Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
No ideas from our esteemed members??
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Dec 6, 2014 11:29 AM CST

I'm not sure myself. If the OP doesn't mind, I could try asking on another gardening website (if that's not against policy). They also have a C&S forum and I think a couple folks "specialize" in Agaves.

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Dec 6, 2014 12:48 PM CST
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Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
Region: Florida Cat Lover Garden Sages Cactus and Succulents Tropicals Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
go for it, I would say.
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Dec 6, 2014 5:27 PM CST
Name: Greg Colucci
Seattle WA (Zone 8b)
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Hetty I love how tall that thing is!! Very dramatic! Thumbs up
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Dec 6, 2014 7:18 PM CST
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Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
Region: Florida Cat Lover Garden Sages Cactus and Succulents Tropicals Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
I know, it really caught my eye.
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Dec 6, 2014 7:25 PM CST

@DutchLady1,
Sorry, I'm blind. I said the OP and you are the OP. Hilarious!

Okay, posted! I will let you know when I receive an official ID.

Planto
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Dec 6, 2014 8:36 PM CST
Name: Leslieray Hurlburt
Sacramento California (Zone 9b)
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Could this possibly be Furcraea foetida?
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Dec 7, 2014 4:53 AM CST
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Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
Region: Florida Cat Lover Garden Sages Cactus and Succulents Tropicals Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
I think you are correct @HamiltonSquare. Thank you!!
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Dec 7, 2014 7:21 AM CST
Name: Kate
Holmes Beach, FL (Zone 10a)
Not all those who wander are lost.
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Can you give a close up of the leaves? Any patterns?
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Dec 7, 2014 7:39 AM CST
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Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
Region: Florida Cat Lover Garden Sages Cactus and Succulents Tropicals Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
No patterns on the leaves and sorry, these are the best pictures I got.
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Dec 8, 2014 6:24 AM CST
Name: Kate
Holmes Beach, FL (Zone 10a)
Not all those who wander are lost.
Bromeliad Cactus and Succulents Region: Florida Foliage Fan Orchids Organic Gardener
Plant and/or Seed Trader Tropicals Xeriscape
Are the tips very sharp and pokey?
"A garden isn't meant to be useful. It's for joy." - Rumer Godden
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Dec 8, 2014 6:30 AM CST
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Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
Region: Florida Cat Lover Garden Sages Cactus and Succulents Tropicals Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
The tips are pointed but not terribly sharp. I am satisfied (after doing some research) that this is most likely Furcraea foetida.
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Dec 8, 2014 10:14 PM CST
Name: Leslieray Hurlburt
Sacramento California (Zone 9b)
The WITWIT Badge Region: California Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Xeriscape Native Plants and Wildflowers Salvias
Foliage Fan Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Birds Bee Lover Hummingbirder Butterflies
Your most welcome @Hetty.
Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento California.
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