x Mangave 'Lavender Lady'

Mangave is a cross between Manfreda and Agave. 'Lavender Lady' is a unique beauty whose solitary succulent rosette and smoky purple colouration make it look like a large Echeveria. In direct sunlight, smoky purple leaves are formed at the top of the rosette and have subdued burgundy purple dots. As the rosette ages, the ovate leaves lighten to green, forming a two-tone effect.

Mangave Mad About Mangave® ‘Lavender Lady’ displays a smokey lavender, solitary rosette with wide, fleshy pointed leaves. This hybrid has small rubbery teeth along the leaf margins. Lower leaves mature to mid green. Best coloration in full sun. An easy care, drought tolerant plant that is great in landscapes or as a houseplant. Provide a well drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

A magical new hybrid born in succulent heaven! The offspring of two outstanding parents (Agave attenuata and Mangave ‘Bloodspot’), it boasts the best qualities of each parent - the faster growth rate and interesting patterns of Manfreda and the form and refinement of Agave. This Hans Hansen bigeneric hybrid from the Walters Gardens breeding program possesses a feminine beauty, with its solitary rosette habit and smoky purple coloration. The 12” high x 20” wide rosettes feature nicely symmetrical 3-4” wide rubbery, grey-green leaves heavily infused with tiny lavender spots. Each ovate leaf is lined with tiny eyelash-like white teeth along its length and culminates in a spiny tip. As the rosette ages, lower leaves lighten to green, forming a two-tone effect. Though slow to bloom, plants will produce a 4-10’ tall spike of greenish-yellow tubular flowers rich in nectar to attract hummers and bees. Monocarpic but should produce pups before flowering is done. Only hardy outdoors in frost-free climates, but it performs well in containers, making it easy to bring indoors in colder climates. Prefers sun, needs well-drained soil, is drought tolerant once established and requires little fertilizer.