Mangave Desert Dragon
Noted for its twisty leaves, Mangave ‘Desert Dragon’ is a tender perennial succulent boasting a ground-hugging evergreen rosette of wiggly, lance-shaped minty green leaves overlaid with dark purple spots.
Noted for its twisty leaves, Mangave 'Desert Dragon' is a tender perennial succulent boasting a ground-hugging evergreen rosette of wiggly, lance-shaped minty green leaves overlaid with dark purple spots. Easy to grow and undemanding, this Mangave makes a dramatic focal point or accent in the sunny border and in decorative containers.
- Grows up to 6-8 in. tall (15-20 cm) and 22-24 in. wide (55-60 cm).
- Performs best in full sun in dry to average, well-drained soils. In summer when the plant is actively growing, provide supplemental watering and half-strength fertilizer. Keep it dry in winter. Drought tolerant once established.
- Great for beds and borders, rock gardens, succulent gardens or Mediterranean gardens. Ideal as an accent plant in sunny borders or in decorative containers.
- Deer and rabbit resistant
Requirements
| Hardiness | 9 – 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Cactus – Succulents |
| Plant Family | Mangaves |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 20″ – 24″ (50cm – 60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |