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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Agavaceae (Agaves) |
| Origin: North America |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Variegated Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Cream |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Synonyms: [Agave strictata, A.maculosa, Polianthes maculosa] |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F |
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Manfreda maculosa (Texas Tuberose) - A deciduous succulent perennial native to Southern Texas and Mexico. It grows nearly flat to the ground forming a clump of fleshy rosette of narrow one foot long soft sword shaped dull green leaves that are marked with round reddish purple to dark brown spots. In the spring appear long spikes to 6 feet tall bearing mildly fragrant 2" cream to greenish white flowers that age to a rose pink. Plant in full sun to light shade in a well drained soil and regular, to little or no irrigation. Plants look best if planted in full sun and allowed to dry out prior to the next irrigation. It is noted that this plant can survive even the driest years by going drought deciduous. Hardy to 0 (USDA Zone 7). Plant in mass for an interesting groundcover effect and in deep containers that will give adequate space to this plant's extensive root system. Remove older leaves that usually die back in winter. Also called spice lily.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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