Whale’s Tongue agaves at Barton Springs Nursery

April 07, 2009


‘Whale’s Tongue’ alert! At noon today, I spotted five 3-gallon pots of the hard-to-find Agave ovatifolia for sale at Barton Springs Nursery, priced at $39.99. The leaves look curlier than the ‘Whale’s Tongue’ agaves I’m growing and have seen in gardens around town. But when I asked the staff about them, they were certain that they’re the real deal—seed-grown by BSN’s Conrad himself.

Go get ’em while they last.

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8 responses to “Whale’s Tongue agaves at Barton Springs Nursery”

  1. easygardener says:

    It’s a lovely colour. I like Agaves – very statuesque. Not much fun if you have to move them around though!

    Don’t I know it! See how I moved this agave a few months ago. —Pam

  2. Brenda Kula says:

    Boy I would in a heartbeat if that place was nearby!
    Brenda

    I know you would, Brenda. —Pam

  3. Loree says:

    You aren’t planning a little road trip up to Oregon this weekend are you? Oh how I would love to see something like that at my local nursery!

    I wish I could, Loree. The Pacific NW has many other lovely plants, though, that would melt down here. —Pam

  4. These Agaves are so gorgeous it kills me that they will never grow here. But I sure love looking at them!

    I’m sorry they won’t grow for you, Linda, but that gives you a reason to visit Digging. 😉 —Pam

  5. Pam, you didn’t need more than one?

    No, my sunny spaces are so few that I’m out of room. One day I’ll move to the front, though, and then I’ll probably wish for another one. —Pam

  6. Tatyana says:

    What a gorgeous plant! Thanks for showing, Pam!

    My pleasure, Tatyana. —Pam

  7. Monica says:

    I love the name whale’s tongue and the plant is lovely, too! Is that heather in the background to the right?

    No, it’s Mexican oregano (Poliomintha longiflora), both fragrant and edible. —Pam

  8. nola says:

    Oh, I thought of Brenda (View From the Pines) as I read that! I see she’s already commented. If I could, I’d drive her down to Austin to get one (maybe one for me, too!), she loves it so.

    I know she does. I half thought she might be willing to make a road trip for it. 😉 —Pam