Agave victoriae reginae Tora Fu 9a from a 1995 cross involving

from a 1995 cross involving Hosta 'Elvis Lives' and Hosta yingeri 'Treasure Island'

We feel like it gives the plant a better garden presentation

Helleborus 'Red Sapphire'

Alocasia macrorrhizos has been quite hardy in the Raleigh area

I'm fascinated why this isn't more widely cultivated

Agave victoriae reginae Tora Fu 9a from a 1995 cross involvingAgave victoriae reginae 'Tora Fu' is one of several yellow edged selections of the small Mexican century plant Agave victoriae reginae. The 10" tall x 18" wide, slowly offsetting rosette is composed of short, thick, wide, dark green leaves, adorned with silver linear markings as well as a wide, dark yellow border. Excess soil moisture is the enemy, so plant Agave victoriae reginae 'Tora Fu' on a slope where it is protected from winter rains.