Mangave Mad About Mangave® 'Bad Hair Day'

Discover the allure of this Proven Winners® Mangave 'Bad Hair Day,' a stunning member of the Art & Sol® collection. This succulent herbaceous tender perennial boasts a captivating basal rosette of soft, gracefully arching foliage. Its long, narrow leaves are a mesmerizing blend of lime green with light blush-red spotting, intensifying under the brilliance of ultraviolet light.

A remarkable intergeneric cross of Manfreda x Agave, Mangave combines the robust growth rate and unique patterns of Manfreda with the refined habits of Agave. 'Bad Hair Day' features a compact form and a moderate growth rate, making it an ideal choice for gardens, especially in rock, alpine, waterwise, or xeriscape settings. This versatile plant shines as a container centerpiece, whether indoors or outdoors, especially when showcased in a face planter. For colder regions, simply move it indoors during winter and maintain temperatures above 60°F.

Mangave thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil, adapting well to dry to average conditions. While young plants appreciate moderate moisture, it's essential to avoid extremes?overly wet or extremely dry conditions. Established plants, however, exhibit impressive drought tolerance, thriving with a slightly dry approach in winter. 'Bad Hair Day' is not only resilient against deer and rabbits but stands as the hardiest mangave to date.