Agave or False Aloe (Manfreda virginica)

Interesting foliage plant with purplish mottling. Use in dry sunny beds or as ground cover in part shade.  An excellent plant for large container gardens.

 

Uses:  Ground cover, hummingbirds, container gardens

Bloom time:  June - July

 

Height:  6 to 10 inches (foliage; flowering stem is much taller)

Space:  16 to 20 inches

 

Sun:  Full sun to medium shade

Moisture:  Dry to average