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12 years ago

Ordinarily I am not a huge fan of hybridized plants over natural species, but must admit there are some hybridizers that hit homeruns with their work; be it intentionally hybridized or a happy accident of pollination. This Agave 'Blue Glow' is a great example, and apparently there are now dozens in bloom down at the Los Angeles Country Arboretum if you care to see one in person. This is just a young plant in a container on my back deck, looking beautiful without a whole lot of care...

Here is a link that might be useful: Agave 'Blue Glow'

Comments (5)

wcgypsy
12 years ago
Yes, indeed. I'm afraid that I'm just now getting sucked into the whole agave thing and it scares me, 'cause you know you can't have just one......
hoovb zone 9 sunset 23
12 years ago
Blue Glow is not just a home run, it's a Grand Slam.

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hosenemesis
12 years ago
That red line on the edge of the leaves is so pretty. It has such a nice shape, too. My plain blue ones are all wiggly.
Renee
homey_bird
11 years ago
Wow! That's cool. I've always wanted to grow this Agave but never found it in typical nursery. Saw it for the first time on Sunset magazine site and have been in love ever since! Nice to see the picture.
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Kaveh Maguire Garden Design
11 years ago
My friend has a variegated one. They definitely are very cool plants.

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