Manfreda maculosa
Manfreda
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.
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
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:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.