Manfreda maculosa

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Manfreda

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This is a small species to about 6" x 12". This is a durable accent plant ideal for small spaces providing visability for its showy flower stalk. Plants have multiple flower stalks at one time, in all stages of development. It is ideal for containers. The leaves are soft blue green with purple spots. The leaves are linear and smooth. Flowers begin white turning pink and finishing burgundy and are fragrant. Grows in clay to rock. Accepts full sun or partial shade.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green, Purple

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.