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Manfreda virginiana                                       American Aloe

 Size:  12” X 12”

 Exposure:  Sun to Part Shade

 Flower Time:  June

 Ornamental Characteristics:

 Fill that native plant request with this beauty.  Manfreda can be found in the nastiest, driest cedar barrens in KY where it thrives.  The foliage is very reminiscent of Aloe Vera without the copious liquid when broken.  On some individual plants there is a wonderful purple mottling on the leaves giving these plants an additional angle of interest.  The flowers and their stalks are not overly attractive with the color of green;  but their size of 6’ and unique appearance make a great conversation piece in the garden.  American Aloe requires good drainage and a dry soil, which makes it an excellent candidate for rock gardens.  This was proven at Yew Dell Gardens, where Manfreda has drawn significant requests for its identification per Paul Cappiello.