Though commonly called century plant, agaves typically only take ten to twenty five years to mature.
After flowering, the mother plant dies. Offshoots of the agave can continue to grow and eventually bloom.
Bees and hummingbirds love them!
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Saturday, June 8, 2019
Blooming Agave
At the canyon, weeks after the brittlebushes, palo verdes and cacti have finished blooming, the agave flowers begin to open.
Though commonly called century plant, agaves typically only take ten to twenty five years to mature.
After flowering, the mother plant dies. Offshoots of the agave can continue to grow and eventually bloom.
Bees and hummingbirds love them!
Though commonly called century plant, agaves typically only take ten to twenty five years to mature.
After flowering, the mother plant dies. Offshoots of the agave can continue to grow and eventually bloom.
Bees and hummingbirds love them!
Friday, June 1, 2012
Thursday, June 17, 2010
June Sky Snapshots
Just a typical early morning stroll to see what's happening in the desert:
Looking east at 6:00AM, sunlight starts streaming into the canyon
6:45AM an agave welcomes the warm morning sun
Bees love agaves
Heading south at 7:00AM past the waving saguaro
This cactus still has sweet smelling blossoms
Mr. Quail calls, "Chi-CA-go-go" over and over.
See more sky pictures from around the world at Skywatch Friday, hosted by Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and Sylvia.
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