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'Something to see'
25-foot-tall century plant blooming at Bulloch home
century plant
A century plant is shown nearing full bloom at the Buchan home off Ash Branch Church Road in southeast Bulloch County. - photo by Special
Legend and common folklore has it that the Agave americana, also known as the "century plant," lives a very long time and blooms once every 100 years, hence its name. While that isn't exactly true, a blooming century plant is indeed a rare sight that can take years to observe.
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