Agave victoriae reginae Bolivia The specific epithet "formosanum" means

The specific epithet "formosanum" means beautiful but can also refer to a species' origin in Taiwan

strap-like leaves to 18" give rise

This delightful gold-leaved hosta makes a 18" tall x 3' wide clump (the size is incorrect in Hosta registry) of round

emit a delightful spicy fragrance

Last years foliage will die away over the current year anyway if it is not removed

Agave victoriae reginae Bolivia The specific epithet "formosanum" meansAgave victoriae reginae is a delightful Mexican native, normally known best as a houseplant. Amazingly, Agave victoriae reginae has fared well here through 7 degrees F in our garden, when kept dry during the winter. The tight, often singular, rosettes make a 15" wide clump of thick dark green, toothless leaves (bad hygiene), each adorned with dramatic, linear white bands. As the plant matures into a regal clump, you will quickly see how it earned the