Mangave Art & Sol® 'Tooth Fairy'

The Mangave Art & Sol® 'Tooth Fairy' is a hardy and visually striking succulent that brings bold texture and color to gardens and containers. Part of the Proven Winners® Art & Sol® collection, this compact variety grows 10 to 12 inches tall and 16 to 18 inches wide, making it an ideal choice for smaller spaces. Its upright rosette form is composed of thick, lance-shaped blue-green leaves with prominent marginal and pointed teeth. These distinctive teeth shift in color as the plant matures, ranging from yellow to deep orange and cinnamon brown, giving 'Tooth Fairy' a unique, evolving appearance.

As a second-generation hybrid of Manfreda and Agave, X Mangave 'Tooth Fairy' combines the resilience of agave with the moderate to rapid growth rate typical of manfreda. This frost-tender herbaceous plant thrives as a perennial in warmer regions (Zones 9-11), while gardeners in northern Zones can enjoy it as an annual or overwinter it indoors. Perfect for modern and minimalist garden designs, 'Tooth Fairy' features a mounded, upright habit that fits well as a solitary specimen or massed in beds and borders. Its drought tolerance and adaptability make it a natural choice for xeriscapes, rock gardens, alpine landscapes, and waterwise plantings. In containers, 'Tooth Fairy' serves as an exciting "thriller" plant, adding structure and height when mixed in annual, succulent, and tropical arrangements.

'Tooth Fairy' is extremely low maintenance, growing in a variety of challenging conditions. It performs best in full sun with well-draining soil that's moderately moist, though it tolerates poor soil and dry conditions well, making it an ideal choice for hot, dry, and sunny spots. This resilient succulent is also deer and rabbits resistant, and it requires only minimal watering once established. To support optimal growth, apply a one-time treatment of Organic Diehard™ Transplant Stress Relief when planting.

With native parentage from the arid regions of Central and North America, Mangave 'Tooth Fairy' exemplifies the benefits of native plants in sustainable gardening. These plants are naturally adapted to similar climates, reducing the need for additional water, fertilizers, and pesticides. By incorporating 'Tooth Fairy' into your garden, you'll add a unique architectural element that promotes biodiversity. Choose 'Tooth Fairy' for a plant that combines beauty, resilience, and sustainability in a single compact form.