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native plant database: Manfreda sileri Verhoek-Williams USDA
Symbol: masi USDA Native Status: Native to U.S. Herbaceous
member of the agave family with rosette of basal leaves and
somewhat woody flowering stalk. Leaves light green to blue green
with brownish spots, somewhat succulent (as in other Manfreda
species), up to 16 inches long and 2 inches wide flowering stalk
typically 6-7 feet tall. Flowers with a waxy, greenish tube
usually about 1/2 inch long capped by 6 recurved perianth lobes.
Stamens exerted at least 11/2 inches beyond perianth. Growing
separately or in colonies, in open areas, on clay soil.
Flowering spring to midsummer. Flowers yellow and fragrant.
Rosette evergreen and succulent making it a nice accent plant.
Flowers are very unusual. Bloom InformationBloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul TX USDA