Saxapahaw, NC

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Manfreda virginica

Eastern Agave

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$9.75 Regular Price

  • Product Info

    Eastern Agave (Manfreda virginica)
    Agave Family

    This plant is admired for its rosettes of thick, succulent leaves that are typically covered in distinctive white spots or mottling, giving them a unique and attractive appearance. In late summer, Eastern Agave produces tall flower spikes adorned with tubular, greenish to reddish-brown flowers, which are subtly fragrant and attract a range of pollinators, especially night pollinating moths. Adapted to well-drained soils and a mostly sun, this species adds striking visual interest to the garden.

    Blooms: Yellow, 2-3 weeks, July-Aug
    Leaves: Dark green, fleshy leaves are similar to aloe plants
    Height: 3-5'
    Space: 2-3’
    Soil: Average-Dry
    Exposure:  Full sun-Part sun
    Fauna: Mainly moth pollinates, but some hummingbirds and long tongue bees
    Seeds: Green capsules turn brown when ripe, contain several shiny black seeds
    Deer Resistance: Medium
    Zone: 6-9
    Native Status: NC native, rare across the state
    Provenance: Unknown, seed grown