xMangave 'Macho Mocha' (Macho Mocha Mangave)

Sun to Part SunZone: 8-9, at least 12" tall Origin: Mexico

Oh, my! On a plant exploration trip into Mexico, Carl Schoenfeld collected seed from a plant of Manfreda variegata. Only when the seedlings were grown was it realized that it had crossed in the wild with a nearby plant of Agave celsii, resulting in the very first xMangave. Each surreal-looking 3' wide clump of thick, rubbery, glaucous foliage is so covered with iron-red spots that the clump looks red. Established clumps are topped in late spring with thick 8' tall flower spikes...a hummingbird's wet dream. We have had this survive 9 degrees F, but in areas with wet cold winters, grow M. 'Macho Mocha' as a container plant. Stunning! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)