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    Manfreda 'Spot'

    Also Known As

    • Agave 'Spot'
    • Agave x virginica 'Spot'
    • Manfreda x virginica 'Spot'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 15"-30"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Manfreda 'Spot' plant details

    Manfreda 'Spot' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and purple foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Manfreda 'Spot'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and purple
    Mature size: 15 IN - 30 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Uses: architectural, border plant, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Manfreda 'Spot'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Manfreda maculosa x Manfreda virginica introduced by Cistus Nursery; Evergreen perennial in frost free zones, deciduous elsewhere. Rosettes of succulent silver green leaves spotted heavily with dark purple create quite a splash in ay garden scene! Clumps are 12”tall expanding to 24” wide or more over time. Prefers sun to light shade, porous soil and moderate moisture. Infrequent 4’flower stalks, heat and humidity tolerant. Choice container specimen. USDA Z5

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Full Sun to Light Shade. Outdoor. Creamy-White Fragrant Flowers .

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    A Cistus introduction from one of our hybrids between A. virginica and A. maculosa. Forms stunning rosettes to about 18", with blue-green leaves endearingly adorned with purple spots. Though tolerant of some drought prefers a medium to moist situation. Light shade to full sun. Deciduous at 25 °F (don't worry, it's supposed to do that.) Cold hardy to -20 °F, USDA zone 5 or below, if placed in well-drained soil.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Manfreda 'Spot' plant

    How to Grow Manfreda 'Spot'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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