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Blooming Century Plant Turning Heads
June 11, 2015
Travelers and residents on Jordan Road northeast of Flomaton have been treated to a unique site — a blooming agave americana, more commonly known as a century plant.
The plants were once thought to bloom every 100 years, this the name, but scientists say the plants actually bloom about every 10 to 30 years. The bloom stalk may reach up to 30 feet high. The plants die after blooming, but shoots from the base may continue growning.
The century plant is located at the home of Shirley Petty in the 1100 block of Jordan Road, near Wolf Log Road.
Submitted photos by Andrea Boutwell for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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5 Responses to “Blooming Century Plant Turning Heads”
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With such a unique purpose, what do you suppose God has in mind for this centennial phenomenon? Could the trunk or flowers hold the key to some miraculous tool?
My Agave is just about at the end. The plant is starting to die just like this one will. We have had fun watching it grow and bloom. The stalk of the plant is very solid, which absolutely amazing. Can’t wait until our other ones start to grow and bloom.
I’ve seen a few different hundred year plants blooming this year in Gulf Shores, don’t think I’ve ever seen or heard of this many blooming……
There’s a 30 footer on Creighton Rd. Amazing sight!