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'Thunderbird' Mangave

Mangave hybrid

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Overview

The Mangave hybrid 'Thunderbird' is a compact succulent with thick, flat leaves in an upright rosette, richly marked with dark red spotting. It matures 8-12 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide, making it ideal for containers and sunny accents. Grow in full sun with well-drained average to poor soil and low water; it resists deer and rabbits. Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater Low
'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — The Mangave hybrid 'Thunderbird' is a compact succulent with thick
'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — flat leaves in an upright rosette'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — richly marked with dark red spotting'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — It matures 8-12 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide, making it ideal for containers and sunny accents'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — Grow in full sun with well-drained average to poor soil and low water; it resists deer and rabbits'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — The Mangave hybrid 'Thunderbird''Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — commonly referred to as 'Thunderbird' Mangave+2

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low

Shape & size

Mature height
0.6666667–1 Ft.
Mature width
0.8333333–1 Ft.

Classification

Family
Agavaceae

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'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — The Mangave hybrid 'Thunderbird' is a compact succulent with thick
'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — flat leaves in an upright rosette
'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — richly marked with dark red spotting
'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — It matures 8-12 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide, making it ideal for containers and sunny accents
'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — Grow in full sun with well-drained average to poor soil and low water; it resists deer and rabbits
'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — The Mangave hybrid 'Thunderbird'
'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — commonly referred to as 'Thunderbird' Mangave
'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — is a sculptural succulent from the Proven Winners® collection
'Thunderbird' Mangave (Mangave hybrid) — valued for its compact architecture and richly patterned foliage

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