Manfreda virginica (Agave virginica), False Aloe Pending It is adapted to the

It is adapted to the growing conditions of northern Florida and tends not to do well in southern climes

Queen's Delight's odd common name is often ascribed to it's value in herbal medicine

South Carolina

topped with lovely raspberry pink flowers

It will tolerate occasionally wet soil and is resistant to drought

Manfreda virginica (Agave virginica), False Aloe Pending It is adapted to theManfreda virginica (Agave virginica) False Aloe This easy to grow, drought tolerant rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, makes a flat rosette of fleshy green leaves, often spotted liver purple. In midsummer, Manfreda virginica rosettes are topped with 6' tall flower spikes, ending in a floral cluster of amazing, tubular purple flowers with huge yellow anthers (related to tuberose). These are especially loved by hummingbirds. The American Aloe is easily