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    Manfreda undulata

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    Manfreda undulata plant details

    Manfreda undulata is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer green and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Manfreda undulata

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: green and red blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Manfreda undulata

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This succulent perennial 6-8” high and 18-24” wide with strappy pointed leaves heavily spotted with burgundy always attracts attention! This architectural gem slowly expands into a small scale ground cover...sun to part shade, porous soil, moderate to scant water; evergreen in frost free zones, deciduous elsewhere. Deer resistant. USDA Z7

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Manfreda undulata plant

    How to Grow Manfreda undulata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 1'-2'

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    Zones

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    Height: 3"-6"

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 4'-6'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 24"-40"

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