Mangave Life on Mars PP 32939 Mediterranean Europe xHansara 'Jumping Jacks' forms a

xHansara 'Jumping Jacks' forms a 14" tall x 27" wide clump of narrow

4' tall x 7' wide specimen of 5" wide blue-green leaves

Gladiolus 'Old Fort' produces stunning 7' tall sturdy flower spikes

Despite warnings that it may not like hot

keep the crown of the plant relatively dry

Mangave Life on Mars PP 32939 Mediterranean Europe xHansara 'Jumping Jacks' forms aMangave 'Life on Mars' is a new creamy edged sport of Mangave 'Mission to Mars'. The parent is a hybrid with Agave shawii, Agave x pseudoferox, and a couple of manfredas, selected by Hans Hansen of Walters Gardens. This selection eventually matures at 2' tall x 5' wide. When grown in plenty of sun, the entire foliage takes on a stunning reddish hue.