Mint Chocolate Chip Manfreda

Manfreda undulata 'Mint Chocolate Chip' PP #29,343

Pronunciation: man-GAH-vee
SKU #47689
7-10

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Fascinating wavy leaves are heavily dotted with chunky chocolate-brown spots. In late spring, the clumping rosettes are topped by 30-inch stalks with curious flowers, the most showy part of which is long burgundy stamens topped with yellow anthers. The low, ground-hugging habit and waterwise nature make it a perfect addition to mixed succulent containers or rock gardens. Evergreen in frost-free climates.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 8 to 10 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10

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Bloom TimeLate spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseContainer, Small Spaces
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsStonecrop (Sedum), Blue Chalksticks (Senecio), Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum), Echeveria (Echeveria)
Care InstructionsProvide excellent drainage. For fastest growth, water deeply when soil is dry. Though drought tolerant, they appreciate supplemental water in summer. Apply half-strength fertilizer in summer. If put in a container, provide a pot that is slightly wider than the width of the rosette. To overwinter, bring inside and provide as much light as possible. Evergreen in frost-free climates but will die to the ground if temperatures dip into the teens.
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Bloom TimeLate spring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Multi-Season Interest
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Small Spaces
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsStonecrop (Sedum), Blue Chalksticks (Senecio), Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum), Echeveria (Echeveria)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide excellent drainage. For fastest growth, water deeply when soil is dry. Though drought tolerant, they appreciate supplemental water in summer. Apply half-strength fertilizer in summer. If put in a container, provide a pot that is slightly wider than the width of the rosette. To overwinter, bring inside and provide as much light as possible. Evergreen in frost-free climates but will die to the ground if temperatures dip into the teens.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.