Manfreda maculosa (Texas Tuberose)

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Also known as False Aloe.

Texas Tuberose has fleshy leaves, somewhat akin to aloe leaves, that have irregular maroon spots. The flowers are creamy white to light pink, and age to a deep rose, and are fragrant. It needs well-draining soil and does best with some summer watering. It appreciates a light shade, especially during the hottest part of the day.

 


AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Medium
Sun exposure Full sun to part shade
Bloom color White, pink
Mature height 1 ft
Mature spread 2 ft
Bloom time Spring, summer
Attracts Butterflies
Host plant Manferda Giant Skipper butterfly.
Notes It can go dormant under prolonged drought or during hard freezes. Spots are more pronounced in full sun.

 

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 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)