False Aloe
Manfreda virginica
Description
False Aloe is a herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern United States. It is known for its basal rosette of fleshy, linear leaves that can grow up to 2 feet long and are mottled with purple spots. The plant produces a tall, slender flower stalk reaching up to 6 feet, bearing numerous greenish-yellow flowers with a pleasant fragrance.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 2 to 6 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Partial sun to full sun
- Bloom Months
- June, July, August, September
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- The plant features greenish-yellow flowers that bloom from early summer to early fall.