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Agave attenuata - Fox Tail Agave


Agave attenuata - Fox Tail Agave (Agave attenuata - Fox Tail Agave)

The many Fox Tail Agaves are just starting to put out their flower spikes. Photo taken Nov. 8, 2012 in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.



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All these wonders in November eh? lucky you!

12 Nov, 2012

 

and growing on the side of a road....always amazes me Ks...

12 Nov, 2012

 

We are able to grow some Agave here but this one is a no go, far too tender, but a most attractive one.

12 Nov, 2012

 

Karensusan63:

This is just the beginning. Many of the tropical and subtropical flowering trees bloom this time of year.

13 Nov, 2012

 

Does that part of the plant die off after flowering?

13 Nov, 2012

 

DD2:

It grows like a weed here. This is one of the few species which has a trunk and it can branch out after it blooms.

14 Nov, 2012

 

Meanie:

Yes, the flower and top will die; however, it'll put out several branches on the side of the trunk. It can become bushy and very large.

14 Nov, 2012

 

Yes, it's so true no thorny edges.

We drive on the "right" side of the road! lol! :>)

15 Nov, 2012

 

foxtail...is the bloom orange?

17 Nov, 2012

 

This is an Agave not a foxtail. :>)

Here's a photo of one in bloom.

http://www.growsonyou.com/photo/slideshow/54961-agave-attenuata-fox-tail-agave/member/Delonix1

19 Nov, 2012



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