Manfreda sp Purple Passion Schizachyrium Bumblebees visit the flowers of

Bumblebees visit the flowers of Digitalis

but must be kept somewhat dry in winter

Texas a 2015 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

it's been evergreen in Zone 7b

each surrounded with a bright white border and smelling amazingly like cat urine when crushed (important safety tip

Manfreda sp Purple Passion Schizachyrium Bumblebees visit the flowers ofManfreda 'Purple Passion' is one of the most exciting new succulent introductions in years, but we aren't able to specifically assign it to a genus. It was introduced as an xMangave, which it obviously is not. We thought it might be a Beschorneria hybrid, but the flowers didn't confirm that, so we're all left wondering. At this point, it seems most likely an un named Mexican manfreda species. Regardless, it makes a fascinating garden specimen to 1'