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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

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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