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Agave virginica 'Spot'

Family Agavaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 0.3 - 1.2 m (1 - 4 ft)
Spread 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Agave virginica 'Spot' (rattlesnake aloe) bears spotted white and fragrant flowers during mid-summer to late summer. This herbaceous perennial is mound shaped in form and has greyish green and dark red foliage. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Agave virginica 'Spot' tolerates drought.