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Manfreda maculosa /Texas Tuberose, Deciduous Agave
Floral stalk open flowers and flower buds
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Floral stalk open flowers and flower buds
Rosette of grass-like foliage and floral stalks
Overview of plants in a demonstration garden in Conroe, TX
Close-up view of flower buds
Floral stalks with open flowes and flower buds
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Scientific Name:
Manfreda maculosa
Common Name:
Texas Tuberose, Deciduous Agave
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
7, 8, 9, 10, 11
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Height:
5-8 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White, Green
Fruit present:
Spring
Fruit color:
Green
Comments:
This is an unusual looking perennial that produces one foot clumps of thin, fleshy, grass-like foliage from which six foot tall floral stalks with greenish-white flowers emerge in spring. This makes a special specimen plant that must have fast-drained soil and full sunlight.