Mangave Man of Steel PP 29196 Synandrospadix compound leaves form an umbrella-like

compound leaves form an umbrella-like canopy at the top of the trunk

and caterpillars

with 30" stalks of small

with 6" tall spikes ending in a cluster of cerise-coral flowers

including a record -17 degrees F in 1993

Mangave Man of Steel PP 29196 Synandrospadix compound leaves form an umbrella-likeThis unique 2016 Walters Gardens xmangave is a hybrid with the narrow leaf Agave striata and the heavily spotted xMangave 'Bloodspot'. The 11" tall x 21" flattened, symmetrical clump reminds us of those fancy spinner hubcaps. The 1 4" wide blue silvery grey, rubbery leaves with a flexible terminal spine, are covered with tiny, burgundy, pin prick sized spots. xMangave 'Man of Steel' offsets similarly to its Agave striata parent. So far, we've only