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More hardy agaves blooming? Ho hum…

Agave neomexicana in Dryland Mesa

I think the first agave at Denver Botanic Gardens bloomed nearly 20 years ago…it was a big deal for us then
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Record Agave Blooms

 Agave parryi ssp. neomexicanaAgave hybrid

Though a common occurrence in parts of the southwest, century plants  (Agave sp.),  blooming in Denver are rare. Most years there is one blooming somewhere in Denver and we all take trips to visit it and marvel at the huge flower spike. This year we are lucky enough to have three blooming here at the Gardens.
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