x Mangave 'Maverick'

Also Known As

Agave 'Maverick'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-10"
W: 12"-20"

planting zones

9a-12

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x Mangave 'Maverick' plant details

x Mangave 'Maverick' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, chocolate and variegated foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF x Mangave 'Maverick'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae, Foliage: evergreen blue, chocolate and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for x Mangave 'Maverick'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mangave Mad About Mangave® ‘Maverick’ displays long, sword-like leaves in an upright succulent rosette. Intense burgundy spots almost completely cover the blue-green leaves. Best coloration in full sun. A new hybrid of Agave and Manfreda.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

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How to Grow x Mangave 'Maverick'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant