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Manfreda virginica - EASTERN AGAVE
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MAN-VIR-X
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This interesting perennial is reminiscent of aloe (it's also called "false aloe") or a "weird" agave (another name is Agave virginica).
The most ornamental part of the plant is the rosette of succulent leaves that have dark red-brown spots. The flowering 4-5' stems are usually unbranched and bear smaller, tubular, usually greenish/yellowish fragrant flowers. Even when your plant grows into a wider clump, the flowering stalks still look lovely.
This plant naturally occurs in drier and shallower soils where other plants can't compete with it. The main pollinators are moths, and the less important pollinators are bumblebees.
It looks best in informal wildflower plantings, pollinator gardens, dry xeriscape gardens, or rock gardens; looks good with sand, gravel and rocks. It can be planted in dry corners or spots in flower beds. Combine it with drought-loving perennials or annuals.
Picture copyright: 1- David J. Stang, Commons Wikipedia, 2- Clifflandis, Commons Wikipedia
Blooming Time: July to October
Size: 3-6' tall x 3-4' wide
USDA Zones: 6 to 9
Culture: full sun, half shade, average soil, drained soils - shallow, rocky, gravelly, or sandy soil
Moisture Needs: dry to medium moist
Origin: native to the southern and eastern USA (USDA distribution map)
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: may be susceptible to browsing, especially the young shoots
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: Sphinx and Noctuid moths, bumblebees
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 5" deep pot
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Manfreda virginica - EASTERN AGAVE
$7.99
This interesting perennial is reminiscent of aloe (it's also called "false aloe") or a "weird" agave (another name is Agave virginica).
The most ornamental part of the plant is the rosette of succulent leaves that have dark red-brown spots. The flowering 4-5' stems are usually unbranched and bear smaller, tubular, usually greenish/yellowish fragrant flowers. Even when your plant grows into a wider clump, the flowering stalks still look lovely.
This plant naturally occurs in drier and shallower soils where other plants can't compete with it. The main pollinators are moths, and the less important pollinators are bumblebees.
It looks best in informal wildflower plantings, pollinator gardens, dry xeriscape gardens, or rock gardens; looks good with sand, gravel and rocks. It can be planted in dry corners or spots in flower beds. Combine it with drought-loving perennials or annuals.
Picture copyright: 1- David J. Stang, Commons Wikipedia, 2- Clifflandis, Commons Wikipedia
Blooming Time: July to October
Size: 3-6' tall x 3-4' wide
USDA Zones: 6 to 9
Culture: full sun, half shade, average soil, drained soils - shallow, rocky, gravelly, or sandy soil
Moisture Needs: dry to medium moist
Origin: native to the southern and eastern USA (USDA distribution map)
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: may be susceptible to browsing, especially the young shoots
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: Sphinx and Noctuid moths, bumblebees
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 5" deep pot
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