Texas Tuberose
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Manfreda maculosa
Common names include Texas Tuberose, Texas Spice-Lily, Texas False Aloe.
This succulent native to thickets in sandy-clayey soils in south central Texas boasts a charming cluster of leaves that resemble Agave but are much softer and completely spine-free. The red-purple spotted blue-green leaves form a small rosette to 1' wide. In midsummer, spikes emerge and flowers bloom in clusters at the top. They open creamy white, often with a hint of pink, and age to a deep rose, nearly brown, color. Very fragrant. While the foliage itself stays very low to the ground, the flower spikes can grow tall (up to 6').
A nectar source for butterflies and even a larval host plant for Manfreda Giant Skippers.
While the plant might turn brown and fade away in winter, don’t worry—it makes a fantastic comeback in the spring! It needs to be grown in well draining soil and does best with regular summer water and light shade. However, plants look best if allowed to dry out in between waterings. Roots can survive extreme drought, but the plants are drought deciduous and will die back to the ground temporarily in such conditions.
Height: 5"-8"
Spread: 1'
Bloom: April-July
Light: Full Sun-Part Shade
Water: Low-Medium
Zone: 7-10
Origin: Endemic to Texas
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 10-15 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
