Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Rockets Freifrau
In French
américaine Aloe
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Rocket Dame
In Latin
American Aloe
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Agavaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of American Aloe and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Dame's Rocket. American Aloe has thorns and Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of American Aloe and Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of American Aloe and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
American Aloe and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Aloe and Dame's Rocket
Care of American Aloe and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.