ART & SOL™ 'Thunderbird' Mangave
Perennial
- On the smaller side, perfect for tucking into rock gardens!
- Upright green leaves feature dark red spots that make it look nearly purple.
- Native perennial that is deer-resistant & fast growing.
- Zones 9-11, sun, 8-12" tall x 10-12" wide at maturity.
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Description
Wait, what is Mangave? It's a hybrid that combines the color and texture of Manfreda with the habit of Agave. They come in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes, so there really is one for every garden. These delightful succulents are perennial in zones 9-11, but colder zones can grow them annually or bring them indoors as houseplants for winter. They're deer and rabbit-resistant, drought-tolerant, easy to grow, native to North America, and perfectly suited for containers.
Details
Common name: Mangave
Zone: 9-11
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 8-12″ tall x 10-12" wide
Foliage color: Green and purple
Season of interest: Summer to fall
Bloom time: Grown for foliage
Features: Proven Winners, rare & unusual, dry soils, drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant, container plants, native, rock garden, deer-resistant
Uses: Background, border, rock garden, specimen, house plant, dry soils, containers, focal point
How to Grow
Light: Requires full sun (6+ hours sun) for the best growth and coloration.
Water: Drought tolerant once established, but still appreciates supplemental water during hot months.
Spacing: 10 inches apart
Fertilizing: If desired, apply a minimal amount of all-purpose garden fertilizer around the plant in early summer.
Winterizing: Keep dry through the winter. If growing outside hardiness zone, bring indoors for the winter until spring.
Maintenance & pruning: Requires little to no care. You may notice "pups" growing around the base. These can be removed and transplanted elsewhere.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.