Agave 'Lavender Lady', a captivating hybrid formerly classified as Mangave 'Lavender Lady', is a striking succulent celebrated for its architectural rosettes of fleshy leaves displaying unique coloration and form. This relatively low-maintenance plant brings a touch of modern elegance to gardens and containers with its blend of Agave's structural beauty and Manfreda's intriguing leaf patterns and colors.
 
Key Features of Agave 'Lavender Lady'
Architectural Rosettes: Forms symmetrical rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves with an upright or slightly spreading habit.
Unique Leaf Coloration: Exhibits a captivating lavender to silvery-grey base color, often adorned with darker purple or burgundy speckles and markings. Color intensifies with sunlight and cooler temperatures.
Soft Spines: Leaf margins are typically lined with soft, flexible spines or teeth, adding to its textural appeal.
Moderate Size: Generally remains a manageable size for both garden beds and larger containers.
Relatively Fast Growing for an Agave: Compared to some other Agave species, 'Lavender Lady' tends to grow at a moderate pace.
Potential for Dramatic Flower Spike: Mature plants, typically after several years, will produce a tall, dramatic flower spike bearing clusters of yellow or greenish flowers before the mother rosette dies (monocarpic).
 
Care for Your Agave 'Lavender Lady'
Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Full sun exposure will enhance the lavender coloration and markings.
Soil: Requires well-draining soil to prevent root rot. A sandy or gravelly soil mix is ideal.
Watering: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Agaves are drought-tolerant and susceptible to overwatering, especially in winter.
Temperature: Prefers warm temperatures and is generally not frost-tolerant. Protect from freezing conditions.
Humidity: Adapts well to a range of humidity levels. Good air circulation is beneficial.
 
Maintenance for a Thriving Agave 'Lavender Lady'
Removing Dead Leaves: Regularly remove any dead or dried leaves from the base of the rosette to maintain a tidy appearance.
Handling with Care: While the spines are soft, it's still advisable to handle the plant with care, especially larger specimens.
Monitoring for Pests: Generally pest-resistant, but watch for occasional issues with scale or mealybugs.
Flowering Considerations: Be aware that after flowering, the mother rosette will decline and eventually die. However, offsets produced earlier will continue to grow.
 
Propagation Methods for Expanding Your Collection
Offsets (Pups): The primary method of propagation. 'Lavender Lady' readily produces offsets around the base of the mother plant. These can be carefully separated once they have developed their own root systems. Allow the cut surfaces to callus over for a few days before planting.
 
Agave 'Lavender Lady' is a visually striking and relatively easy-to-care-for succulent that brings unique color and architectural interest to any garden or container. Its captivating lavender and purple hues, combined with its soft-spined leaves, make it a desirable addition for succulent enthusiasts.
 
 
* Picture and information intended only as a guide. Size and colours of plants will vary, not any 1 plant is exactly the same and minor variations will occur.
 
** All plants will be posted bare rooted.