Manfreda maculosa
TEXAS TUBEROSE, SPICE LILY
Asparagaceae-Agavoideae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Origins: USA, Mexico

Other Botanical Names: Agave maculata, A. maculosa, Polianthes maculosa

Other Common Names: Deciduous Agave

 
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Manfreda maculosa
TEXAS TUBEROSE, SPICE LILY
Asparagaceae-Agavoideae

 

  Plant type: semi-deciduous soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white, yellow, orange, mauve, green or pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: blue-grey; spotted purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & dry style designs

Uses: mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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