The century plant, scientifically known as Agave Americana ... The plant’s impressive flowering event, which results in a ...

The common name of century plant suggests the plant will live 100 years before flowering. In reality, outdoor plants typically bloom between the 10th and 25th years while indoor plants rarely flower.

An agave “century plant” said to bloom only once ... into the park on July 14 to see and photograph the rare flowers. The plant is an agave americana glowing near the pelican fountain in ...