Native Plant Database

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Flower: Flowers 1 to 2 inches
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Orange , Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Distribution: Chaparral & brush country, Prairie/Plains/Meadows/Pastures/Savannahs
Native Habitat: Chaparral & brush country, Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannahs
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Acid-based, Calcareous, Sandy, Medium Loam, Sandy Loam, Clay Loam Clay

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Showy, Aromatic, Accent tree or shrub, Attractive, Rocky hillside, Rock gardens, Perennial garden
Use Wildlife: Nectar-moths, Seeds-granivorous birds, Seeds-Small mammals
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Propagation

Propagation Material: Seeds

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Austin, TX
National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
Bibref 291 - Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. Bender

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Manfreda variegata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Manfreda variegata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Manfreda variegata