x Mangave 'Purple People Eater' PP29949

Also Known As

Mangave 'Purple People Eater'
Purple People Eater Mangave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-16"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

9a-11

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x Mangave 'Purple People Eater' PP29949 plant details

x Mangave 'Purple People Eater' PP29949 is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and purple foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF x Mangave 'Purple People Eater' PP29949

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and purple
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for x Mangave 'Purple People Eater' PP29949

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An intergenaric cross, eye popping lavender leaves are mottled with deeper purple and edged in colorful rusty brown teeth. Grows to a tidy looking 12-16"x 2ft. rosette. Best color in full sun but can grow in light shade. Gritty well drained soil and winter protection when temps below 20 threaten. USDA zone 9 Excellent in a container. Unauthorized Propagation Prohibited.