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Angelonia blooms non-stop through the summer. Hey Matt, What’s That? Story and photos by Matt Whiddon D


o you find yourself riding around town wondering what the names are of certain beautiful and unique


plants? I’m sure you do as that even hap- pens to me sometimes. One of the things I love about the field I work in is that gardening is a constant learning process. No matter how much plant knowledge one might have, there is always more to learn. With that in mind, I thought it would be fun to feature some unique plants in our area. Follow along as I take a close look at plants that are raising eyebrows in Columbus.


August 2012 One of our readers sparked this idea


when she suggested we write about the unusual plant in the front parking lot of the former Los Amigos on Wynnton Road next door to WTVM. Te plant’s name is Agave, or Century Plant, and it is a native perennial. Native Americans used it as a source of soap, food and medicine. Agave is a succulent, so it doesn’t need much water or any real care to do well. Te specimen on Wynnton Road has a bloom stalk over 15 feet high! These are known to reach over 30 feet at times. Bloom color is greenish-yellow. If you would like to try


Columbus and the Valley


Agave, I recommend using it in containers. Good drainage is essential so amend your Georgia red clay if you decide to plant one in the garden. Full sun is also needed for optimum performance. Most importantly, be careful handling the plant as Agave have sharp, needle-like edges. Changing gears, what about this annual


that is turning heads on Bradley Park Drive? It’s planted at the Brookstone Blvd. entrance to Brookstone subdivision and is named Angelonia. This is a fantastic annual that puts salvia and snapdragons to shame (if you can imagine)! Angelonia blooms


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