Manfreda maculosa (Texas Tuberose)

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Also known as False Aloe.

Texas Tuberose has fleshy leaves with irregular maroon spots. The flowers are creamy white to light pink, and age to a deep rose, and are fragrant. It needs well-draining soil and does best with some summer watering. It appreciates light shade, especially during the hottest part of the day.

AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Low
Sun exposure Full sun to part shade
Bloom color White, pink
Mature height 1 ft
Mature spread 2 ft
Bloom time Spring, summer
Attracts Butterflies
Host plant Manfreda Giant Skipper butterfly.
Notes It can go dormant under prolonged drought or during hard freezes. Spots are more pronounced in full sun.

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Present in state
Present in county and native
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state
Not present in state
Present and rare, native in county
Previously present, now extinct
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)