Mangave Mission to Mars PP 29393 Tony's Favorites bordered by pale green edges

bordered by pale green edges and aging to entirely parchment

with a giant spathe resembling a giant green mixing bowl with white spots on the outside

starting in late April (NC)

eventually changing to flecked light green by fall (the coloration will hold better in cooler climates)

It's been fourteen years since we've had any of our 2006 introduction to spare

Mangave Mission to Mars PP 29393 Tony's Favorites bordered by pale green edgesThis aptly named xmangave a hybrid with Agave shawii, Agave x pseudoferox, and a couple of manfredas, would make the red planet proud. A 2017 release from Walters Gardens, xMangave 'Mission to Mars' is composed of 2. 5' long, channeled, rubbery leaves that have so many large red spots, they blend together to create an almost pure red leaf unlike anything you've ever seen. The large, 2' tall x 5' wide, fast growing clump will be the highlight of any