Baptisia Chrysalis Eastern Asia xMangave 'Freckles and Speckles' is

xMangave 'Freckles and Speckles' is a 2017 introduction from Hans Hansen's breeding work at Walters Gardens

We expect the plants to mature around 2' tall x 4' wide

highlighted by a yellow center and red streaked throat

moist soil is best since the plants will go dormant early during an extended drought

held just above the foliage in summer

Baptisia Chrysalis Eastern Asia xMangave 'Freckles and Speckles' isBaptisia 'Chrysalis' is a 2020 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a 2007 seedling that has impressed us and visitors alike. In mid May (NC), the new stalks emerge a dramatic dark dusky purple, eventually rising to 4' in height, before the 15" long flower stalks burst open with violet flowers. The parents of this cross include four North American native species, Baptisia alba, albescens, australis, and cinerea.