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May 5, 2018 3:56 PM CST
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Name: Pat Morris
Augusta, GA, Zone 8b (Zone 8b)
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Good afternoon!

I picked up thi basket for my sister, who lives in California to put on our Mother's grave for Mothers' Day. I know about the Begonia and Asparagus Fern, but I can't remember (or find it listed) the name of the plant in the middle of the basket. My sister thinks that it is called, "Spanish Swords." I thought they had sharp points, but this plant does not. Can someone help me identify the plant?

Thank you so much!
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May 5, 2018 4:03 PM CST
Name: Karen
New Mexico (Zone 8a)
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To me it looks like a Dracaena. I'm not sure which one it is.
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May 5, 2018 4:31 PM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

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Lovely arrangement and I agree, that spiky plant looks like Dracaena marginata.
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May 5, 2018 5:31 PM CST
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Name: Pat Morris
Augusta, GA, Zone 8b (Zone 8b)
I love gardening & love to share.
Thank you so much Plantmanager and Plantlady. I couldn't think of it to save my life. Years ago, I had one like the second picture you posted Plantlady, in my house when I lived in Florida.

Thanks, again to the both of you!!! Pat
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May 5, 2018 6:33 PM CST
Name: Carol
Santa Ana, ca
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Another possibility would be Spanish bayonet (Yucca alifolia). The common name got my attention.
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May 5, 2018 6:38 PM CST
Name: Karen
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It really does look like Dracaena marginata. The yucca doesn't have lines on the margins of the leaves like that, and the leaves are wider.
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May 5, 2018 9:07 PM CST
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Name: Pat Morris
Augusta, GA, Zone 8b (Zone 8b)
I love gardening & love to share.
Ctcarol. Thanks -that came to my sister's mind also; however, it can't be a Spanish Bayonet, because it does not have the sharp needle like tips -the ones on this plant do not have sharp points and are slender leaves. I believe that it is Dracaena marginata.

I appreciate y'alls help!
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