Mangave Life on Mars PP 32939 Mediterranean Europe Triosteum aurantiacum 'Barry Purple' is

Triosteum aurantiacum 'Barry Purple' is a 2021 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction of a fantastic Aaron Floden selection of the little-known US native clumping honeysuckle relative

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

keep the crown of the plant relatively dry

Each of the stalks is adorned with tightly clasping

a rock garden palm

Mangave Life on Mars PP 32939 Mediterranean Europe Triosteum aurantiacum 'Barry Purple' isMangave '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.