here is a characteristic that is interesting: the squiggly spears

Nice pics. I do not have this plant, but I have seen its name come up now and then and knew it originated as part of the breeding program for fiber. There is a nice variegated form in cultivation too. Where are you that you can grow this outside all year?

I'm in Florida. we have had a couple of mild winters but I think I got a little frost burn on the left side this past winter. I'm not worried about it too much since it will always come back from the ground if frozen.