False Aloe, Rattlesnake Master

Photo Courtesy John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/ Photo Courtesy John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/

False Aloe, Rattlesnake Master  Manfreda virginica (Agave virginica) Full to part sun, medium to dry moisture level, poor thin soil, slightly acid to slightly alkaline pH.  3-6 ft. height, blooms in summer, greenish brown flowers. Germination Code:  C(45)  Seeds germinate in 3-4 weeks. Easy to grow from seed. Native Region:  Statewide Interesting architectural specimen with its thick leathery leaves and tall upright flowering stalk.  Easy to grow. Fragrant flowers attract moths at night.  Attracts hummingbirds. flower;sun;medium;clay flower;sun;medium;sand flower;sun;dry;clay flower;sun;dry;sand flower;sun/shade;medium;clay flower;sun/shade;medium;sand flower;sun/shade;dry;clay flower;sun/shade;dry;sand