| Common Name |
Texas Tuberose, Rattlesnake Agave, Spice Lily |
| Latin Name |
Agave maculosa |
| Native Habitat |
Southern Texas, northeastern Mexico |
| Soil |
Dry, decomposed granite, sand, clay loam low in organic
content, well drained |
| Water |
None to once per month |
| Height X Width |
2 feet X
3 feet |
| Protective Mechanism |
Thorns, Fire Retardant |
| Leaves |
Evergreen, green with reddish spots |
| Garden Suitability |
NA |
| Ornamental Value |
Pale flowers on stem, spotted green leaves |
| Nature Value |
Flowers used by hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees |
| Native American Uses |
Leaves and stalks baked and eaten |
| Links |
|
| Images and data |
http://www.gardeninginarizona.com/Plants/Agavaceae/Agave_maculosa.html |
| Images and data |
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/64508/ |
| Images and data |
http://www.gardeninginarizona.com/Plants/Agavaceae/Agave_maculosa.html |
| Nursery, images and
data |
http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=3134 |
| Seeds |
http://www.b-and-t-world-seeds.com/carth.asp?species=Manfreda%20maculosa&sref=443421 |
| Images and data |
http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week311.shtml |
| Distribution |
http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=MAMA7 |
