General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

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Common names
  • Mangave
  • Century Plant

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Location: Louisville, KY
Date: July 25, 2023
Mangave (Agave 'Purple People Eater') - this is how I purchased t
Location: Sun Lakes, AZ
Date: 2022-12-10
Love the leaves on this one!
Location: US National Arboretum, Washington DC
Date: 2019-09-08
Mangave (Agave 'Purple People Eater')
Location: Louisville, KY
Date: July 24, 2023
Two freshly repotted Mangave (Agave 'Purple People Eater') from a
Location: Louisville, KY
Date: July 24, 2023
Photo shows two freshly repotted Mangave (Agave 'Purple People Ea
Location: Louisville, KY
Date: July 24, 2023
The photo shows the two Mangave (Agave 'Purple People Eater') aft
Location: St. James, Florida

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

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