Mangave Life on Mars PP 32939 Mediterranean Europe This native Chinese species is

This native Chinese species is truly one of my garden favorites

Each of the stalks is adorned with tightly clasping

Gladiolus 'Old Fort' produces stunning 7' tall sturdy flower spikes

4' tall x 7' wide specimen of 5" wide blue-green leaves

Mangave Life on Mars PP 32939 Mediterranean Europe This native Chinese species isMangave 'Life on Mars' is a new creamy edged sport of Mangave 'Mission to Mars'. The parent is a hybrid with Agave shawii, Agave x pseudoferox, and a couple of manfredas, selected by Hans Hansen of Walters Gardens. This selection eventually matures at 2' tall x 5' wide. When grown in plenty of sun, the entire foliage takes on a stunning reddish hue.