Botanical Name: Manfreda maculosa
Common Name: Texas tuberose, Spice lily Type of Plant: monocot: succulent Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Forms a rosette of fleshy, dark green, spineless leaves marked with purple spots; plant forms offsets and may become a dense clump; foliage may die back in winter, but re-sprouts quickly in spring Height to 18" Spread to 2' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to shade Soil tolerates most any soil with good drainage Hardiness Hardy: zones 4-24 Morphology: Leaves deep to grayish green, to 12" wide and 18" long covered with purple spots; foliage resembles agave, but without spines Flowers 2" long creamy white to lavender flowers in a single spike up to 4' long; long stamens make flowers look wispy and spidery; Fruit brown capsules with black seed inside Propagation: seed, offsets Usage: interesting plant for containers or in the ground; can be used in desert landscapes or in tropical areas where foliage is appreciated along with flowers; flowers attract hummingbirds Landscape Care: Watering tolerates drought but can be given regular watering; avoid heavy watering in poorly drained soils Fertilizing slow-release fertilizer when planted Pruning remove offsets where they are not wanted Pests/Diseases root rot where drainage is poor Special Conditions/Other Origin: Southern Texas to Mexico Family: Agavaceae Notes: |
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