All Grown Up Florals The father and mother stand

The father and mother stand guard

While strolling through the Botanical Garden recently I came upon this trio that

Can you feel the warmth of the sun on your face

This particular specimen was discovered on one of our trips to the Baja Peninsula in Mexico

As one of the largest

All Grown Up Florals The father and mother standWatercolor on cradled board 10 x 40 This dramatic succulent is very common in the southwest and west. An agave rosette grows very slowly and sends up a tall stem that produces a beautiful abundant set of blooms. Sadly, after the bloom, the agave dies. Luckily, new pups form around the original rosette, but the parent plant certainly goes out in style!