Wow. Thank you for documenting this.
Posted by jenn at June 10, 2005 6:53 AMI have some pics you might like: http://www.sonic.net/~weasel/western_hills.html
Your mystery plant is Puya alpestris
http://www.anniesannuals.com/signs/p%20-%20r/puya_alpestris.htm
Posted by Chili at June 12, 2005 3:32 PMLooooove the pix
Posted by Fin at June 14, 2005 11:21 AMWestern Hills just reopened, with new owners who are dedicated to preserving the gardens and the tradition of rare plants. 04/2007
Posted by Jennifer at April 5, 2007 11:46 AMThe plant with the turquoise flowers is a puya.
Have a look at www.mooseyscountrygarden.com
Posted by Malcolm at November 25, 2007 9:17 PM