Agave

• Haligonians line up for seeds from agave that captured city’s heart

  The Agave americana drew crowds to the Halifax Public Gardens last summer after being transplanted from a greenhouse in anticipation of its final farewell.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2019
  
• What is dead may never die: Seeds from Halifax’s famous agave up for grabs

  The Halifax Regional Municipality has announced that 158 seeds from its agave are up for grabs on Thursday. 

  Environment

  Jan 29, 2019
  
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• Come one, come all! Century plant draws crowds in Halifax Public Gardens

  The Agave americana only blooms once every 25 years, and dies after blooming.

  Environment

  Jul 7, 2018
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• Halifax’s famed agave plant may not be able to stand up to the elements

  Horticulture supervisor Heidi Boutilier says the cooler spring temperatures in Halifax appear to have stunted the stalk's growth, but it still may flower.

  Canada

  May 25, 2018
• Despite brisk Maritime weather, spectacular desert plant set to boom in Halifax

  The agave is turning heads in the downtown core.

  Environment

  Apr 19, 2018