Manfreda/Agave virginica
Jim McKenney (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:08:12 PDT)

Dennis wrote: “And also, I don't ever recall the flowers having a scent.
Are you sure
that's possible??”

Several sources describe it as fragrant, very fragrant –in fact, that’s why
I originally wanted to grow it.

On my plant the stamens have appeared before the style and stigma. Now that
they are out, I detect some fragrance.

I guess that makes it a pistol packing fragrance.

My plant began to lean the other day, so I have it staked (actually tied to
some tiger lilies).

Jim McKenney
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